Booker provided 20 points (6-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 5-8 FT), three rebounds and four assists in 34 minutes during Saturday's 123-114 win over New Orleans.

EDGE Analysis

Booker might have ended with a team-high 20 points, but he needed 18 shots to record that mark while making 33.3 percent of his shots overall and from three-point range. As decent as the stat line might look on paper, the Suns need more from Booker, and fantasy managers also need more out of the star guard. Booker has failed to reach the 25-point mark in two of his previous three appearances, but the star guard is just too talented to continue struggling with his shot on a prolonged basis.

Booker closed with 30 points (10-16 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 9-11 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Friday's 115-108 win over the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Booker reached the 30-point mark for the second time in the last three games, and he also ended just one board shy of what would've been his second consecutive double-double. The star guard continues to play at a high level and the groin injury that caused him to miss three games in a row seems to be a thing of the past now. He's averaging 28.2 points, 4.0 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 1.8 steals per game over his last five outings.

Booker posted 21 points (7-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), two rebounds, 11 assists and two steals across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 132-108 victory over the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

The double-double was his fifth of the season, and first since Nov. 21. Booker has scored more than 20 points in four straight games since returning from a minor groin strain that cost him three contests, averaging 27.8 points, 6.3 assists, 2.8 boards, 1.8 steals, 1.0 threes and 0.8 blocks during that span.

Booker produced 38 points (13-27 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 10-12 FT), five assists, one rebound, three steals and two blocks in 38 minutes of Saturday's 119-116 loss to Golden State.

EDGE Analysis

Booker's heroics weren't quite enough as the Suns dropped to 15-13 on the season. Through 25 regular-season appearances, Booker is shooting 45.7 percent from the field with averages of 25.6 points, 6.4 assists, 4.2 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.7 three-pointers.

Booker ended with 25 points (9-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Thursday's 99-98 win over the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

Booker started off slow in this one, going into the halftime tunnel with just two points on 1-for-7 shooting, but he caught fire during the second half and hit some clutch shots down the stretch in the narrow win. Booker commented after the game that the reason for the improved second-half play was due to him shedding some protective shorts he was wearing that were restricting his movement in an effort to protect his groin, and he confirmed he would no longer be sporting the "court shorts." Booker has played well since coming back from the groin injury, and he'll look to keep it going in a rematch with the Warriors on Saturday.

Booker (groin) finished Sunday's 116-114 loss to the Lakers with 27 points (7-17 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 13-16 FT), seven assists, six rebounds, one block and one steal across 31 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Booker was cleared to return from a right groin strain after missing his team's last three games, and he managed to lead Phoenix in scoring despite failing to connect from downtown. He instead focused on driving to the hoop, which resulted in a season-high 16 attempts from the charity stripe. Booker's shooting numbers have been a concern of late, as he's knocking down just 38.6 percent of his attempts from the field and 23.1 percent from deep over his last seven appearances.

Booker (groin) is available for Sunday's game against the Lakers, Shane Young of Forbes.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Booker is back after missing three games with a groin injury, which could result in Collin Gillespie or Royce O'Neale returning to the second unit. There will also be fewer minutes available for Jordan Goodwin with Booker active. Booker may have some minutes restrictions, but he's a must-start player whenever he's on the floor.

Booker (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Lakers.

EDGE Analysis

Booker was a full participant in Friday's practice and will look to end a three-game absence due to a right groin strain he sustained against the Lakers on Dec. 1. If the star guard is cleared to play, Jamaree Bouyea and Jordan Goodwin could see their minutes dip. In 22 regular-season games thus far, Booker has averaged 25.0 points, 6.7 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 0.9 steals across 34.7 minutes per contest.

Booker (groin) was a full participant in Friday's practice, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

It appears that Booker is pushing to return to the floor for Sunday's game against the Lakers. The superstar guard has missed three straight contests with a groin strain, though the Suns upgraded him to questionable before ultimately ruling him out ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Thunder.

Booker (groin) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Thunder, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Booker's absence with a strained right groin will continue. The fact that he was originally tabbed as questionable suggests he's inching closer toward returning, though. With the superstar guard sidelined, extra playmaking responsibilities are falling into the hands of Collin Gillespie and Jordan Goodwin in the backcourt.