Suns Guard Jalen Green Makes Season Debut Against Clippers
After being included in the Kevin Durant trade, Jalen Green finally suited up for the Phoenix Suns on Thursday following recovery from a right hamstring injury. The 23-year-old guard missed the entire preseason and the first eight regular-season games. His first appearance came as the Suns faced the Los Angeles Clippers in Phoenix.
Over his four seasons with the Houston Rockets, Green averaged 20.1 points per game before joining the Suns as part of the 2025 offseason deal that sent Kevin Durant to Houston. In the same transaction, Phoenix received Dillon Brooks and the 10th overall pick in the 2025 draft, which they used to select Khaman Maluach.
“Coming here, I got to know the team, and I picked up with everybody very fast,” Green said. “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.”
New Beginnings in Phoenix
Though still adapting to his new environment, Green emphasized his quick connection with teammates and coaches, describing the Suns organization as a place where shared ambitions and strong chemistry make integration easy.
Author’s summary: Jalen Green’s debut with the Suns marked a fresh start after the Durant trade, showing both his determination to contribute and his swift bond with the Phoenix team culture.