Suns' Devin Booker: Boosts offensive in double-double
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Booker posted 21 points (6-16 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 8-8 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 37 minutes during Tuesday's 106-103 loss to the Lakers.
Booker led the Suns in rebounds and assists while finishing as one of three players with 20 or more points in a double-double outing. Booker, who finished perfect from the free-throw line, has scored at least 20 points in all but one game this season. Booker has recorded six double-doubles this season and has posted at least 20 points, 10 rebounds and six assists in two straight contests.
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Suns' Devin Booker: No setbacks, good to go
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Coach Frank Vogel said Monday that Booker (ankle) dealt with "minimal soreness" following Saturday's win over the Grizzlies, and the superstar shooting guard should be good to go for Tuesday's matchup against the Lakers, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Booker was sidelined for Friday's loss to Denver due to a right ankle sprain but returned to action Saturday, posting 34 points, 10 rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 37 minutes. Despite being in and out of the lineup, Booker has produced stellar numbers when available, averaging 27.9 points, 8.4 assists and 5.8 rebounds in 34.0 minutes per game.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Shines in return to action
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Booker supplied 34 points (9-21 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 13-13 FT), 10 rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Saturday's 116-109 victory over the Grizzlies.
Booker sat out the loss against the Nuggets on Friday due to a right ankle sprain, but he was deemed available to feature Saturday, and he responded by leading the team in scoring while sniffing a triple-double. Booker has struggled with injuries this season and has been limited to just 11 appearances, but he's averaging 27.9 points, 8.4 assists and 5.8 rebounds per game when available.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Cleared to play
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Booker (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies.
Booker will be returning from a one-game absence, and that's a huge relief to a Phoenix team that will be without Bradley Beal (back) and Eric Gordon (knee). Booker posted a dud in his most recent game with eight points on 2-of-12 shooting versus the Raptors on Wednesday, but he was red hot in the games prior to that one.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Game-time call
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Booker (ankle) will be a game-time call against the Grizzlies on Saturday, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Coach Frank Vogel said Booker will warm up and try to loosen his ankle before a decision is made. It would give the Suns a massive lift if Booker is available, as they are going to be without Eric Gordon on Saturday due to a knee issue.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Iffy against Memphis
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Booker (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Grizzlies.
Booker is in danger of missing his second straight game Saturday due to a right ankle sprain he suffered against Toronto. With Eric Gordon (knee) questionable and Bradley Beal (back) still out, Grayson Allen, Jordan Goodwin and Saben Lee could all see increased playing time.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Ruled out Friday
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Booker (ankle) won't play in Friday's game versus the Nuggets, Gerald Bourguet of GoPHNX.com reports.
Booker has been downgraded from questionable to out Friday after he played through a right ankle sprain in Wednesday's 112-105 loss to Toronto. With Bradley Beal (back) also out, Eric Gordon, Grayson Allen and Jordan Goodwin should receive extended minutes out of the backcourt. Booker's next chance to play will come during Saturday's matchup with Memphis.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Listed as questionable
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Booker (ankle) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets.
Booker tweaked his ankle during the third quarter of Wednesday's game against the Raptors, and he admitted that he wasn't sure if he would play Friday. The questionable tag suggests that he's day-to-day, but we may not know more until Phoenix's morning shootaround.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Uncertain to play Friday
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Booker admitted after Wednesday's 112-105 loss to the Raptors that he's uncertain if he'll be available for Friday's game against the Nuggets after he appeared to injure his right ankle in the third quarter of the contest, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports. "It's a long flight [back to Phoenix from Toronto]," Booker said. "See how it feels."
Though Booker was never ruled out at any point Wednesday, he made two visits to the locker room during the contest to get his ankle checked out. The injury likely explains in part why Booker turned in his worst stat line of the season Wednesday, as he finished with eight points (2-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and five assists in 32 minutes. He'll presumably be re-evaluated Thursday before the Suns provide an update on his status later in the day.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Delivers double-double
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Booker closed with 28 points (10-25 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-8 FT), five rebounds, 11 assists and two blocks in 38 minutes during Sunday's 116-113 victory over the Knicks.
Booker had a double-double for the second time in his last three games, and he benefitted from an uptick in usage due to the absences of Kevin Durant (foot) and Bradley Beal (back). If the star duo remains out for Wednesday's tilt against the Raptors, Booker should be in line for another massive performance. He's averaging 29.4 points, 7.8 assists and 5.2 rebounds per game over his last five contests.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Erupts for season-high 40 points
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Booker closed Friday's 110-89 win over the Grizzlies with 40 points (15-21 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 7-9 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one block and four steals over 33 minutes.
The Suns were without Kevin Durant (foot) and Bradley Beal (back), but Booker came to save the day and lifted the Suns to victory with one of his best performances of the campaign. The star guard was nearly unstoppable en route to posting a season-high scoring mark, and it's worth noting he has scored at least 25 points in five of his six appearances since returning from injury. Booker should remain an elite fantasy contributor in all formats, but his upside will receive an uptick in games where Beal and/or Durant aren't available.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Posts double-double in win
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Booker ended Wednesday's 123-115 victory over the Warriors with 25 points (5-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 13-14 FT), eight rebounds, 10 assists and one steal over 31 minutes.
Booker has been a consistent scorer in his five appearances since returning from a calf injury, and he stepped up with his assists Wednesday to finish with his third double-double of the season. Over his five outings since his return, he's averaged 26.8 points, 8.8 assists and 4.8 rebounds in 32.4 minutes per game.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Scores 28 points in win
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Booker amassed 28 points (9-20 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 10-10 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 120-107 win over the Trail Blazers.
Booker joined Kevin Durant with a standout performance to lift Phoenix's In-Season Tournament record to 2-1 in West Group A. After a five-game injury absence, Booker has been his usual productive self, averaging 27.3 points, 8.5 assists and 4.0 rebounds over the four-game span.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Logs double-double Friday
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Booker logged 24 points (7-15 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 8-10 FT), four rebounds and 15 assists over 32 minutes during Friday's 131-128 victory over Utah.
Booker was probable for Friday's matchup due to a calf injury, but he appeared in a second consecutive game and posted his second double-double of the year. Over his two appearances since returning to action, he's averaged 27.5 points, 10.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds in 29.0 minutes per game.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Good to go Friday
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Booker (calf) is available for Friday's game versus the Jazz, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Booker has been upgraded from probable to available Friday despite dealing with a calf injury. Booker played just 26 minutes Wednesday, so it wouldn't be surprising for the star guard to see limited minutes against Utah.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Participating in shootaround
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Booker, who's officially listed as probable due to a calf injury, participated in the Suns' morning shootaround ahead of Friday's matchup versus the Jazz, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Booker is on track to suit up for a second straight game after missing the previous five matchups due to a calf injury. On Wednesday, the sharpshooter posted 31 points (12-22 FG), five assists and four rebounds in just 26 minutes during a 133-115 win over the Timberwolves.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Probable for Friday
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Booker (calf) is probable for Friday's game against the Jazz.
Probable tags after players return from a lengthy absence are par for the course. Booker looked great in his return to action Wednesday against Minnesota, scoring 31 points with five assists and four rebounds in 26 minutes.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Posts 31 points in return
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Booker (calf) produced 31 points (12-22 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five assists and four rebounds across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 133-115 win over the Timberwolves.
Though he didn't reach 30 minutes in his return from a five-game absence, Booker's stellar play was a major reason the Suns raced out to a 22-point lead and were able to empty the bench in the blowout win. Booker has been limited to just three appearances this season while first battling a left mid-foot sprain before straining his right calf, but he's been excellent when he's taken the floor. Through his three outings, Booker is averaging 31.3 points, 8.7 assists, 6.3 rebounds and 3.3 triples while shooting 56.5 percent from the field.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Returning from five-game absence
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Booker (calf) is available for Wednesday's game against Minnesota, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Booker has missed the last five games due to a right calf strain, but he had been listed as probable for Wednesday's matchup. Bradley Beal (back) and Kevin Durant will also be available, marking the first time this season that all three players have been active at the same time. However, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports Booker will be on a minute restriction.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Officially deemed probable
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Booker (calf) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Timberwolves.
Booker is expected to return to action Wednesday after missing the previous five games with a right calf strain. The star guard will likely suit up with Bradley Beal (back) and Kevin Durant for the first time this season. However, it wouldn't be surprising to see Booker on a minutes restriction.
