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Brooks injured his left hand during the first quarter of Saturday’s win over the Magic. According to Charania, the wing has been diagnosed with a fracture and does not have a return timeline. With Devin Booker (hip) out for at least one week, losing Brooks is a huge deal for the Suns. Ryan Dunn started the second half of Saturday’s game and could be thrust into that role for the foreseeable future. Due to the injuries, he’s worth rostering in deep leagues.

Brooks, back in the lineup after a one-game suspension for technical foul accumulation, injured his left hand during the first quarter and was taken back to the locker room. The Suns announced at halftime that he would not return, and Ryan Dunn was inserted into the lineup to begin the third quarter. Brooks finished with five points (2-of-7 FGs), three rebounds and one three-pointer in seven minutes.

Dunn, who injured his knee during Friday’s win over the Pelicans, has missed Phoenix’s last two games. Rasheer Fleming and Isaiah Livers played rotation minutes off the bench in Monday’s win over the Wizards, but neither player affects fantasy basketball.

After suffering a right knee injury during Friday’s win over the Pelicans, Dunn did not play in Saturday’s rematch. His absence resulted in more playing time for Jordan Goodwin, and Isaiah Livers entered the rotation off the bench. That would likely remain the case if Dunn can’t play on Monday.

Dunn injured his right knee during Friday’s win over the Pelicans, but returned to the game after some time on the bench. His absence from Saturday’s rotation won’t affect fantasy basketball, but it may result in a few more minutes for Jordan Goodwin.

Dunn is on the injury report with right knee soreness after colliding with an opponent in Friday’s game against the Pelicans. He had nine points in 21 minutes off the bench. Dunn’s availability doesn’t significantly impact the Suns’ rotation or fantasy basketball.

Brooks has been upgraded from questionable to available and will occupy his usual place in the starting lineup. Ryan Dunn misses out on a boost to his fantasy value; there is no need to roster him when Brooks is playing.

This isn’t the first time that Brooks has appeared on the Suns’ injury report due to a sore left Achilles tendon. He did not miss any time for either of the other two instances, so the hope is that he’ll be able to play against the Lakers. With Devin Booker also questionable, the Suns could have every perimeter option of note outside of Jalen Green for Sunday’s game. If Brooks can’t play, the Suns would need to rely more on Ryan Dunn, especially defensively.

A game-time decision for Monday’s game, Brooks has been cleared after going through his individual workout without incident. He’ll take on his usual role within the starting lineup, while Ryan Dunn remains with the reserves.

Brooks, who has not missed a game since November 6, is dealing with a sore left Achilles tendon. If he’s unable to play on Monday, the Suns will likely turn to Ryan Dunn to fill the void in the starting lineup. Dunn would be worth a look in deep leagues, as the Suns won’t have Devin Booker available, either.