Jalen Green. Image via: Tim Warner/ GettyImages The Phoenix Suns will not have Jalen Green available when they play the Washington Wizards on December 29, 2025. Green has been ruled out with a right hamstring strain that has kept him off the floor for most of the season.Phoenix is winning despite the absence, entering the game on a three-game streak. Still, Green’s continued unavailability remains a concern. He was brought in to add scoring and pace to the backcourt, but injuries have limited him to just two appearances.Fans hoping to see him return during the holiday stretch will have to wait longer.
How Jalen Green’s the Injury Unfolded
Jalen Green’s season never fully got started. A hamstring issue during training camp forced him to miss the preseason and the first eight regular-season games. When he finally debuted on November 6, he made an immediate impact with 29 points against the Clippers.That was short-lived. In the following game, Green exited after seven minutes, grabbing his right hamstring before heading to the locker room. The setback led to an initial recovery window of four to six weeks, pushing his return toward late December.
Jalen Green’s Current Status vs Washington Wizards (December 29, 2025)
The official injury report lists Green as out for the Suns’ game in Washington, citing a right hamstring strain. Earlier projections had him possibly returning during a late-December road trip that included stops in New Orleans, Washington, and Cleveland.Those plans have not materialized. Suns coach Jordan Ott has said Green is making progress and has resumed on-court work, but the team has not cleared him for game action. Given Green’s style of play, Phoenix is taking a careful approach to avoid another setback.
Phoenix Suns Injury Report vs Washington Wizards (December 29, 2025)
Phoenix remains short-handed, especially in the backcourt.PlayerStatusInjury Details Jalen Green Out Right Hamstring; Strain Grayson Allen Out Right Knee; Injury Management Ryan Dunn Questionable Right Knee; Soreness Jordan Goodwin Available Jaw; Sprain (Mask)With Green and Allen out, Devin Booker continues to lead the offense, averaging 25 points and six assists. Collin Gillespie has seen increased minutes to help cover the guard rotation.
Wizards’ Situation vs Suns (December 29, 2025)
Washington enters the matchup at 7–23 and is also dealing with injuries. Corey Kispert, Cam Whitmore, and Kyshawn George are expected to be out. Alex Sarr and Bilal Coulibaly remain key defensive pieces, but the Wizards have struggled to keep pace with opponents.
When will Jalen Green return to play for the Phoenix Suns (December 29, 2025)
There is no set return date for Green. A re-evaluation in the next two to three weeks could put early January in play if his recovery stays on track. So far this season, he has scored 31 points across two games.Also read: Phoenix Suns vs Washington Wizards regular season game: Full injury report, who’s out, where to watch, and more (December 29, 2025)Phoenix will look to extend its win streak at Capital One Arena, but once again, it will do so without one of its most anticipated additions.