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Suns’ Jalen Green Nears Return After 5-on-5 Scrimmage, Still Out for Pistons

Coach Jordan Ott signals a cautious, late-stage return during the road trip.

Overview

  • Green participated in a live 5-on-5 session at shootaround on Jan. 13 in Miami, marking his most significant on-court work since reinjuring his right hamstring in November.
  • Ott said Green is “there” in his recovery and described this phase as the final stages, emphasizing caution after the long layoff.
  • Phoenix has ruled Green out for Thursday’s game in Detroit, with the team anticipating his availability at some point on the ongoing six-game trip.
  • Green last played on Nov. 8 against the Clippers and reached 30 consecutive missed games as of Tuesday, following a strain first suffered in training camp and aggravated twice.
  • Two-way guard Jamaree Bouyee remains in the NBA’s concussion protocol and has not cleared the final stage, according to Ott.