Suns Guard Jalen Green Set to Make Season Debut Against Clippers
After being acquired in the Kevin Durant trade, Jalen Green has yet to play for the Phoenix Suns due to a hamstring injury. That will change on Thursday.
Green’s Debut and Injury Background
The final element of the NBA offseason’s blockbuster Kevin Durant trade arrived for the Suns as they faced the Los Angeles Clippers. Jalen Green, a 23-year-old guard, made his Phoenix debut after a right hamstring strain kept him out of the preseason and the first eight regular-season games.
Details of the Trade
Green came to Phoenix alongside Dillon Brooks and the No. 10 overall pick in the 2025 draft, which the Suns used to select Khaman Maluach. Green averaged 20.1 points per game over four seasons with the Houston Rockets before the trade sent future hall-of-famer Durant to Houston.
Green’s Integration with the Suns
“Coming here, I got to know [the team], and I picked up with everybody very fast. Everyone is cool and has the same goals and mentality, so that makes it easy when you’re chasing that same goal with somebody. … From the coaching staff, to the players, to the front office, everyone is just great. The relationships molded fast.”
Though new to the team and yet to play in the Suns’ uniform before this game, Green has expressed feeling at home and building strong connections on and off the court.
Summary: Jalen Green is set to debut for the Phoenix Suns after recovering from a hamstring injury, bringing fresh talent and enthusiasm following his major offseason trade acquisition.