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Devin Booker out with COVID — what that means for the Suns going forward

The Phoenix Suns have already lost All-Star Chris Paul to a right thumb injury, and now they will be without their other All-Star in Devin Booker due to testing positive for COVID-19.

Suns guard Devin Booker has entered the NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols, the team announced Wednesday.

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Booker now enters the league’s health and safety protocols. As a vaccinated player, Book can return faster than the ‘old days’. He only needs to test negative twice in a row, at least 24 hours apart, while also not exhibiting any symptoms.