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Devin Booker reaggravated his previous groin injury against the Nuggets on Christmas Day and will be sidelined for at least four weeks.

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Devin Booker left the match against the Denver Nuggets on Christmas Day just 4 minutes into the game. The Phoenix Suns now officially confirmed the injury and the timeline of the guard's return.

Devin Booker

Devin  BookerTeam:Phoenix SunsPosition:SGAge:26Height:198 cmWeight:93 kgBirth place:United States of AmericaProfileNewsStatistics

The team announced that the player will miss four weeks of action due to a left groin strain.

After missing three games due to the same issue, Devin Bookerreaggravated the muscle and was declared out not long thereafter. He first got the injury during the game against theNew Orleans PelicanswhereBooker scored 58 points.

The Suns ended up losing the game after overtime. Including last night's match against the Memphis Grizzlies, the team from Phoenix is 2-and-5 without Booker on the roster.

WithChris Paulnot up to the standard that the league expects, Booker has been the main guy this season, averaging 28 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game.

The Suns sit in 5th place in the Western Conference standings with 20 wins and 15 losses.

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