Sun suffers a heavy blow! Jalen Green's right hamstring injury worsens: he may miss 4-6 weeks

On November 10th Beijing time, Suns reporter Rankin reported that the Suns fear Jalen Green may be sidelined for several games due to worsening his right hamstring strain in Sunday’s win over the Clippers.

Near the end of the first quarter, after passing the ball to a teammate, Green suddenly experienced intense pain. Holding his hamstring, he limped to the bench and was helped off the court by two staff members. Soon after, the team confirmed he would not re-enter the game.

Green, who joined from Houston this summer as part of the seven-team Durant trade, was making his second appearance. He had missed the first eight games of the season due to the hamstring injury but scored 29 points in his Friday debut.

“It’s really unfortunate,” teammate Dillon told reporters. “Injuries are always tough, but he’ll work hard to recover and take this seriously.”

Another Suns reporter, Gambadoro, stated on social media that after returning home, the Suns plan to conduct medical imaging on Green’s hamstring, estimating he could be out for 4 to 6 weeks.

This represents a major setback for the Suns. After a disappointing performance last season, the team has started this season with a solid 5-5 record. However, new head coach Jordan Ott has clearly stated that his expectations will remain unchanged.

“This team won’t make any excuses,” Ott said. “We lace up our shoes and go out to fight.” He also showed sympathy for Green: “You really feel for him; he’s put in so much effort to come back.”

During Green’s absence, Dunn and Grayson Allen are likely to see increased playing time.

The Suns also received some positive injury news on Sunday: Dillon returned to the court after missing six games due to a core muscle strain. He played 28 minutes, scoring 16 points, grabbing 2 rebounds, and dishing out 3 assists, including a late three-pointer that helped the team halt the Clippers’ comeback attempt.