Devin Booker has been out of the lineup for the Phoenix Suns .

As the star guard was diagnosed with a right groin strain, the Suns feared he might miss the team’s do-or-die matchup in the NBA Cup against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night.

Leading up to Wednesday’s action, the Suns felt confident enough to upgrade Booker’s status ahead of the game. He was listed as questionable, viewed as a potential game-time decision as early as Tuesday night.

Will Devin Booker Face the Thunder?

While the Suns left the door open for a potential return to action for Booker, he won't find clearance for the Wednesday night NBA Cup clash against the Thunder.

It will mark his third absence in a row.

Booker’s injury concern popped up on December 1. As the Suns battled against the Los Angele

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