Suns guard Jordan Goodwin is out for Wednesday's game against Portland with a left calf issue, a step up from day-to-day. Phoenix, 1-4 and on a three-game skid, will play its first game of the season without him.
What happened
Suns guard Jordan Goodwin will not play Wednesday against Portland because of a left calf issue. The injury report posted at 8:20 p.m. ET moved him from day-to-day to out. He was first listed as day-to-day on Monday, Nov. 2, with the same calf problem. The report's comment reads: "Goodwin (calf) won't play in Wednesday's game against Portland." The report lists Nov. 5 as his expected return. No diagnosis beyond calf and no longer timeline have been announced. Goodwin is 28.
What it means for the Suns
Phoenix hosts the Trail Blazers at 9:00 p.m. ET Wednesday. The Suns are 1-4, the 12th seed, and have lost three straight. Goodwin has played all five games, averaging 18.7 minutes, 7.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.6 assists. The Suns are 1-4 with him and have not yet played without him. The rotation runs through Devin Booker (34.7 minutes), Miles Bridges (33.1), Dillon Brooks (29.6) and Jalen Green (28.4). Collin Gillespie (26.1), Khaman Maluach (20.1), Oso Ighodaro (20.0) and Luke Kennard (16.1) fill out the group. How Goodwin's minutes are split is not announced. Rasheer Fleming (left ankle) and Mark Williams (left shoulder) are also out.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Goodwin's status changes from out. The current report lists Nov. 5 as his expected return, and the team has not said anything beyond that. Any move back to day-to-day or questionable would be the first sign he is close. Fleming and Williams remain out as well, so the Suns' availability list is worth checking before each game. Phoenix is looking for its first win since a 1-4 start.
Is Jordan Goodwin playing vs the Trail Blazers?
No. The injury report lists Goodwin as out for Wednesday's game against Portland because of a left calf issue.
When will Jordan Goodwin be back?
The injury report lists Nov. 5 as his expected return. No other timeline has been announced, and his status will be updated on the next injury report.