Suns and Clippers Injury Reports Impact Thursday Night Showdown

PHOENIX, AZ — The Phoenix Suns and Los Angeles Clippers have released their injury reports ahead of their Thursday night game at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Notably, Suns guard Jalen Green is listed as probable due to a hamstring strain that has sidelined him since the start of the season.

Suns forward Dillon Brooks will not play, as he continues to recover from a core muscle strain. For the Clippers, James Harden is out for personal reasons, while Kawhi Leonard (right ankle sprain), Jordan Miller (left hamstring), and Kobe Sanders (right knee) are also unavailable.

Prior to this week’s matchup against Golden State, Suns coach Jordan Ott provided an update on Green’s condition. He noted, “It’s great. Like it’s another really, really good step in the right direction. Played five-on-five today up and down. We’ll see exactly where he’s at, but definitely trending in the right direction,” Ott said.

Ott commented on Brooks, saying, “He had a really good workout today again. It was a longer, extended workout. He seems to be in a good place. We know how high his pain tolerance is. We’ll take it day-by-day and he’s progressing well.”

The game tips off at 7:00 PM MST, with the Suns holding a record of 3-5 and the Clippers at 3-4. This will be the first meeting between the teams in the 2025-26 season and adds excitement with the return of Bradley Beal, who recently left the Suns after several seasons.

The NBA will continue to provide updates throughout the day on any changes to the injury reports. Fans and analysts will be monitoring these developments closely as the stakes grow higher for both teams.