Going into the 2025-26 season, the Phoenix Suns could not afford to lose Devin Booker, their star player. Leading the Suns this season with 25.0 points per game, he suffered a right groin injury against the Los Angeles Lakers on December 1st.

Dec 14, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) is called for a foul against Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) from behind the three-point line during the second half of the game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images | Allan Henry-Imagn Images

Four-time All-Star Devin Booker is set to return to the lineup for the Phoenix Suns when they host the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night. Booker has missed the past three games with a strained right groin.

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Phoenix Suns star guard Devin Booker was able to participate in practice on Friday, Dec. 12, heading into the Sunday, Dec. 14, game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Mortgage Matchup Center.

Another player who has stepped up this season is Dillon Brooks, who is still being disruptive on the defensive end, but his offense has taken a new step. He's been the second leading scorer for the Suns behind Booker, and he's showing that his impact is contagious, just like every team he has been on.

"He wants these moments. He wants these environments. We've been seeing it all season from him," Booker said. "People always say everything's too friendly in the NBA, and then Dillon comes around and now it's too much… I'd rather it be the other way. I'd rather it be too much."

Suns star Devin Booker will be back by Sunday or the team's next game on Dec. 18, Arizona Sports' John Gambadoro reported on Thursday.

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker returned to the starting lineup for the team’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.