The Suns indefinitely lose Dillon Brooks: this is his injury

Phoenix Suns suffered a major blow in the midst of their battle for the NBA playoffs. Dillon Brooks fractured his left hand during Saturday's double-overtime victory against the Orlando Magic and will be out for an extended period, sources informed ESPN.

The team's medical staff will meet to determine the exact recovery timeline, but all signs point to a significant absence.

Brooks' injury comes just hours after the Suns announced that Devin Booker will miss at least a week due to a right hip strain suffered on Thursday against San Antonio Spurs.

Brooks played only seven minutes against Orlando, scoring five points and grabbing three rebounds before leaving the game. His impact this season has been notable: averaging 21.2 points and 3.7 rebounds per game, with an increase of nearly seven points compared to last year, one of the biggest offensive improvements in the league.

Phoenix has a record of 3-4 without Brooks this season, reflecting his importance in the rotation. Booker, 29, is averaging 24.7 points, 6.1 assists, and 3.9 rebounds in 44 games. It's not the first time he has been absent this season, as he recently missed seven consecutive games due to a right ankle sprain.

A competitive project under Jordan Ott

Despite the setbacks, the Suns (33-24) remain one of the bright surprises in the West under the guidance of first-year head coach Jordan Ott. The team has built a renewed identity around Booker and Brooks, supported by a young core that includes Jalen Green, Collin Gillespie, Mark Williams, and Ryan Dunn.

Now, with two of their main leaders injured, Phoenix will need to demonstrate the depth and resilience that have kept them in the postseason race.