Devin Booker and Haywood Highsmith Return as Suns Prepare for Kings Matchup Phoenix Suns forward Devin Booker and sixth-year forward Haywood Highsmith are off the team’s injury report ahead of their matchup against the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday. Booker, who has missed the last four games due to a right hip strain, is expected to return after working with the team’s rotation players in 5-on-5 basketball sessions over the weekend. The five-time All-Star has been the Suns’ leading scorer this season, averaging 24.7 points, 6.1 assists, and 3.9 rebounds per game. Highsmith, who signed with the Suns in late January, is set to make his season debut after recovering from surgery on a torn meniscus in his right knee in August 2025. The forward has been gradually returning to action and is now considered a likely contributor for the game. Suns head coach Jordan Ott confirmed Booker’s progress, noting he is in a good position to play. Other key players on the Suns’ injury list include Dillon Brooks (left hand fracture) and Jordan Goodwin (left calf strain), who remain sidelined. Khaman Maluach, who was previously listed as questionable with a right thumb sprain, is now available for the matchup. Sacramento’s Kings also face significant absences, with several key players out for the long term. Zach LaVine (finger tendon repair), Domantas Sabonis (meniscus repair), and De’Andre Hunter (retinal repair) are all sidelined. Starting forward Keegan Murray (ankle sprain) and rookie big man Dylan Cardwell (ankle sprain) are also unavailable. The Suns and Kings are set to tip off at 9 p.m. MST at the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento. The game will be broadcast on 98.7 and the Arizona Sports app.#sacramento_kings #phoenix_suns #devin_booker #golden_1_center #haywood_highsmith
