Jalen Green left the court late in the first quarter of the Phoenix Suns' game against the Los Angeles Clippers after apparently aggravating his hamstring injury. He required assistance to leave after pulling up suddenly while driving to the basket.
Green scored two points in seven minutes during his second game with the Suns on Saturday night before exiting. The team later confirmed he would not return to the game.
Green made his debut for Phoenix on Thursday, scoring 29 points in a victory over the Clippers. He was acquired from Houston in a seven-team trade last summer involving Kevin Durant, but missed the Suns' first eight games due to a hamstring injury sustained in training camp. The injury was further worsened during the preseason trip to China.
"Jalen Green needed help to leave the court late in the first quarter of the Phoenix Suns’ game against the Los Angeles Clippers after apparently reaggravating his injured hamstring." — Associated Press
Author's summary: Jalen Green’s ongoing hamstring issues forced him out early in the Suns' game, casting uncertainty on his availability after a promising season start.