When T.J. Warren left the court after playing only 16:05 in a 27-point loss vs the Minnesota Timberwolves on January 22, nobody outside of the organization really thought much of it.
Warren attempted only two field goals, making them both, but as the Suns were in the midst of another blow out (their 5th of 17 consecutive losses) and there was no obvious moment of injury, it never dawned on anyone that that might not suit up for the rest of the season.
It was only recently stated that it is a deep bone bruise which has afflicted him, although it has now been over two months since his last appearance, and while interim General Manager James Jones has said that Warren would not be shut down and that they would like him back on the court sometime before the end of the season, with only six games remaining, that seems highly unlikely.