Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks left Saturday’s game against the Orlando Magic early in the first half after suffering a left hand injury. He was ruled out for the remainder of the contest following the injury, which occurred with 4:46 left in the first quarter.
Game Details and Injury Context
Brooks played only seven minutes, scoring five points on 2-of-7 shooting and collecting three rebounds before departing. He was seen shaking his injured hand before being assessed by the Suns’ trainers and then headed to the locker room. Prior to the game, Brooks had been averaging 21.2 points per game on 44.1% shooting, along with 3.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists.
This game marked Brooks’ first appearance since serving a one-game suspension for technical fouls. His absence comes at a difficult time for the Suns, who were already missing key players. Devin Booker is sidelined with a right hip strain and Haywood Highsmith remains out rehabbing a right knee injury.
Current Team Status and Next Steps
The Suns have announced that Booker will be reevaluated in one week due to his hip issue, adding to the challenges faced by the team. With Brooks out due to his hand injury, the Suns’ roster depth will be tested as they continue the season against opponents like the Orlando Magic. Fans can follow ongoing coverage of the game on 98.7 FM and through the Arizona Sports app.
“He was seen shaking his hand before being looked at by trainers and heading to the locker room.” ?Leasure96, Reporter
Brooks was fiddling with his hand in his last few possessions before checking out. He went back to the locker room.
— Kellan Olson (@KellanOlson) February 21, 2026
