The Phoenix Suns have lost the last three games as they are desperately missing their main man, Devin Booker, who was ruled out with a hip injury. He has missed the last four games, and without him, the Suns’ offense has looked lacklustre. However, there’s good news for the Suns fans as recent reports suggest that their favorite star could be back before expected, as they continue to push for wins in the business end of the regular season.

According to Phoenix Insider John Gambadoro, Devin Booker is progressing well from a hip strain and trending towards being back after this four-day break. Gambadoro expects the star point guard could be back against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday or versus the Chicago Bulls on Thursday.

Booker has been plagued by injuries throughout this season. He was back in action just before the All-Star break after missing seven games on the bounce due to an ankle injury. Following his return to the court, he suffered a hip strain and has been sidelined since then for four games. The Phoenix Suns have a four-day break and only play next on Tuesday, which will give the sometime time to rejuvenate and get back to playing condition. However, given Booker has only played three games since January 23, he will most probably be under a minutes restriction.

Suns HC Jordan Ott reveals Booker’s progress, motivates his players to fight without superstars

Devin Booker is expected to be re-evaluated this weekend, and Suns head coach Jordan Ott also revealed that the 29-year-old in on the right track. “Still seems to be progressing. You’ve seen him there on the court. He’s definitely moving around more and more each day. These four days will definitely help us,” Ott shared ahead of Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Overall, Booker is the main man for the Suns for a reason, and his absence has been vital. Other than running the offensive machine for the Suns, when on court, he draws more attention and allows Phoenix’s other facets to shine by spacing the floor. However, Booker is not the only star player injured for the Suns, as Dillon Brooks has sustained a broken hand, whereas Jordan Goodwin is also out with a calf injury. He is also progressing back to fitness, but is still a week behind Booker as per Gambadoro.

Overall, Ott has been left with a bunch of youngsters and massive holes on his roster. However, the Phoenix head coach is not ready to put down his weapons just because his team is shorthanded. “There’s not going to be a game without Book, without Dillon, that we cannot win the possession game. We have to win it. We have been like that all season, with those guys and without it, we have to win it,” Ott stated after a blowout defeat against the Boston Celtics.

Booker, who recently featured in his fifth All-Star selection this season, has been plagued by ankle and groin issues early on in the season. Unfortunately, Jordan Ott has hardly gotten his entire roster healthy, mostly because of Jalen Green’s early struggles with hamstring issues. He has struggled with these issues throughout the regular season until the All-Star break.

Following Ott’s motivation, the Suns have made a solid comeback with a statement 113-110 against the Lakers. Grayson Allen scored the team-high 28 points off the bench, whereas Colin Gillespie also had a brilliant outing with 21 points. Both the guards drained six three-pointers each on the night to torch the Lakers.

Following this win, the Suns are just a game behind the Lakers in the Western Conference. They need to keep this winning momentum flowing, and once Booker returns, they will get that added boost with his presence on the court.