Before Thursday’s clash between the Detroit Pistons and Phoenix Suns, both teams reported multiple injuries, creating uncertainty for the matchup. Detroit received positive news as Cade Cunningham, their franchise star, was confirmed healthy and set to play despite recent issues with his right wrist and a hip contusion. His availability is a major boost for the Pistons as they prepare for the contest in Phoenix.
Detroit’s Caris LeVert remains doubtful due to illness but might return after missing four games. Other Pistons players Isaac Jones, Wendell Moore Jr., and Tolu Smith have been officially ruled out, as they are not active with the G League team for this game.
Phoenix Suns’ Health Challenges Mount
The Suns are dealing with significant injury concerns affecting key contributors. Devin Booker will sit out again due to a right ankle sprain, marking his third straight absence. Meanwhile, Jalen Green and Collin Gillespie are both questionable; Green continues to recover from a right hamstring injury that kept him out of the last two games after leaving early in the contest against the Atlanta Hawks on January 23. Gillespie, hindered by a right-hand sprain, missed the previous game but may return against Detroit.
Jordan Goodwin, an essential guard for Phoenix who averages more than 21 minutes per game, will play while continuing to wear a protective mask. His presence will be important as the Suns cope with these setbacks during the ongoing season.
Details for Viewing the Pistons-Suns Game
The game is scheduled for Thursday evening at 9 p.m. EST (6 p.m. PT) at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Arizona. Fans can watch the Pistons take on the Suns live on FanDuel Sports Network in Detroit and AZFamily locally in Phoenix. Additionally, the matchup will be accessible through streaming on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV.
What This Means Moving Forward
While Detroit gains momentum with the return of Cade Cunningham, the Phoenix Suns face a challenging situation trying to manage injuries to key players such as Devin Booker and Jalen Green. These absences could influence the Suns’ rotations and overall game strategy as the season progresses. How the Suns adapt to this period of physical challenges will be crucial in determining their competitive stance in upcoming matchups.
Jordan Ott on Jalen Green (right hamstring injury management): "“Just continues to manage that tightness. We didn’t do much. We just did film and we did some breakdowns on the floor and he was a part of that.”
On Devin Booker (right ankle sprain) on practice court: “It was… pic.twitter.com/a4SNaHAyw3
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) January 29, 2026
