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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 20: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on January 20, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
On Friday evening, the Phoenix Suns will play the Los Angeles Lakers in California.
The Suns are coming off a 112-107 win over the Dallas Mavericks.
Devin Booker finished with 37 points, five rebounds and nine assists while shooting 13/27 from the field and 2/6 from three-point range in 37 minutes of playing time.
Phoenix Suns Make Devin Booker Announcement
GettyDevin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns speaks to the media at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on February 17, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
For Friday’s game, the Suns have announced that they will be without Booker.
He has been ruled out on the injury report.
Underdog NBA wrote: “Devin Booker (injury management) listed out for Friday.”
GettyDevin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns watches from the bench during the first half of the NBA game against the Miami Heat at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 25, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Booker is in the middle of his 11th NBA season (all with the Suns).
The former Kentucky star is averaging 26.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 6.0 assists per contest while shooting 45.6% from the field and 33.0% from three-point range in 64 games.
Real App wrote (on March 31): “Devin Booker is the 3rd youngest shooting guard in NBA history to reach 18,000 career points.
Only Kobe & MJ were younger.”
Suns This Season
GettyDevin Booker #1 and head coach Jordan Ott of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of the NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center on January 04, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Thunder 108-105.
The Suns are the seventh seed in the Western Conference with a 44-36 record in 80 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 19-20 on the road).
Following the Lakers, the Suns will play their final game of the 2026 regular season on Sunday when they visit the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Real App wrote (on March 12): “Only 5 shooting guards in NBA history have more 40-point games than Devin Booker.”
GettyDevin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns looks to drive against the Atlanta Hawks during the second quarter at State Farm Arena on January 23, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Suns reached the 2021 NBA Finals (when they still had Chris Paul on the roster).
That said, they have had an up-and-down four seasons since that point.
Last year, the Suns missed the 2025 NBA playoffs despite having Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal.
Lakers Ahead Of Suns
GettyLeBron James #23 of the Los Angeles Lakers celebrates his dunk with teammate Dalton Knecht #4 while playing the Utah Jazz during the fourth quarter of the Emirates NBA Cup at Crypto.com Arena.
The Lakers are the fourth seed in the Western Conference with a 50-29 record in 79 games.
They are 26-13 in the 39 games they have played at home.
Before the Suns, the Lakers will visit the Golden State Warriors on Thursday.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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