**Phoenix Suns’ Jalen Green Re-Aggravates Hamstring in Win Over Clippers**
The bad luck continues for the Phoenix Suns and guard Jalen Green. During Saturday’s 114-103 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, Green exited the game after appearing to re-aggravate his right hamstring late in the first quarter.
Green pulled up on a drive with just over 40 seconds left, limped through the rest of the possession, and needed help to get to the locker room. He was quickly ruled out by the Suns. Before leaving, Green played seven minutes and contributed two points. The game was only his second appearance since dealing with the same hamstring injury throughout the preseason and the start of the regular season.
The Suns’ victory completed a two-game sweep over the Clippers in just three days, pushing Phoenix back to a .500 record. Devin Booker nearly recorded a triple-double to lead Phoenix.
**How It Happened**
The setback occurred in the final minute of the opening quarter. Green drove to the basket, pulled up short, and immediately grabbed his right hamstring. Trainers evaluated him on the bench before escorting him to the locker room. Courtside video showed Green wincing as he left the floor.
“You just feel for him,” Suns coach Jordan Ott told Duane Rankin. “He worked so hard to get back.”
Despite the loss of Green, the Suns controlled the game, building an 18-point lead in the third quarter and holding off a late Clippers push. Ivica Zubac led Los Angeles with 21 points and 15 rebounds, but Booker and the Suns’ supporting cast closed it out.
**Recent History With the Injury**
Green has been managing the same right hamstring injury since training camp, first aggravating it during the Suns’ preseason trip to China. The issue forced him to miss the first eight games of the season. He returned on Thursday and erupted for 29 points in Phoenix’s 115-102 win over the Clippers, displaying immediate chemistry in his debut. However, Saturday’s setback clouds that momentum.
**Why It Matters for Phoenix**
The Suns acquired Green in the offseason blockbuster trade that sent Kevin Durant to Houston. The front office bet on Green’s shot creation and transition scoring to reset the offense around Booker and the team’s veteran shooting threats.
Any extended absence would slow Green’s integration, forcing coach Jordan Ott to rely more on Grayson Allen and Dillon Brooks for on-ball duties. In his debut, Green hit six three-pointers and his downhill pressure opened the floor—especially in pivotal third-quarter runs where Phoenix pulled away. That version of the offense—spacing, pace, and quick drive-and-kick actions—is the vision for this retooled roster.
If the hamstring injury lingers, the Suns may have to pivot to more Booker-centric pick-and-rolls and staggered lineups to preserve spacing and flow.
**What’s Next**
The Suns did not immediately provide a postgame timeline for Green’s recovery. Hamstring injuries can be unpredictable, and Phoenix has already taken a cautious approach given the preseason flare-up.
Expect an update after imaging and treatment evaluations back in Arizona. The team is likely to establish a more concrete timeline for Green’s return and release exact imaging results once available.
Stay tuned for updates on Jalen Green’s status as the Suns look to keep building momentum this season.
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