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.

Booker (groin) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Booker sustained a right groin strain against the Lakers on Dec. 1, though he has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinals matchup. If the star guard is cleared to suit up against Oklahoma City, Jamaree Bouyea and Jordan Goodwin are candidates to see a dip in minutes. In his previous five games before sustaining the groin injury, Booker averaged 21.2 points, 6.2 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals while shooting just 36.4 percent from the field in 37.8 minutes per contest.

Head coach Jordan Ott said that Booker (groin) could play in Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Booker left Monday's win over the Lakers with a strained right groin, but he may not require a long-term absence. The Suns have set a potential target date, with Booker possibly returning to face the Thunder on Wednesday. Collin Gillespie, Jamaree Bouyea and Jordan Goodwin will likely handle point guard duties while Booker is sidelined.