Goran Dragic Injury: Updates on Suns Star's Back and Return

Goran Dragic is dealing with a back injury that has kept him out of two straight games including Monday's matchup with the Bucks. He would return on Dec. 17 against the Charlotte Hornets. 

Continue for updates.

Dragic Returns vs. Hornets 

Wednesday, Dec. 17

After missing two games with a back injury, Goran Dragic was back in the Phoenix lineup against the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday. Dragic registered 20 points and eight assists in 37 minutes of action. 

Dragic Out vs. Bucks

Monday, Dec. 15

Paul Coro of AZCentral.com confirmed Goran Dragic's status for tonight's game against the Milwaukee Bucks:

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Dragic Dealing With Back Strain 

Sunday, Dec. 14

Phoenix Suns guard Goran Dragic will not play in Sunday's game vs. Oklahoma City with a back injury.

Paul Coro of AZCentral.com reported the details of Dragic's injury:  

Dragic was widely viewed as an All-Star snub last season as a catalyst for the Suns' surprising, swift turnaround. Under first-year head coach Jeff Hornacek, the dynamic Dragic averaged a career-best 20.3 points at a 50.5 percent clip to go with 3.2 rebounds and 5.9 assists per contest.

With Dragic out, the Suns will turn to Eric Bledsoe and rookie Tyler Ennis to help fill the gap in production.

If Dragic is unable to come back quickly the Suns have a ton of depth to fill in for Dragic. Although his individual impact won't be possible to replicate—sweet outside shooting and an uncanny ability to attack the rim in particular—Phoenix isn't dead in the water without Dragic.

The void created by Dragic's absence can be capably filled by Bledsoe and Thomas. Meanwhile, there may also be a silver lining in the form of giving the rookie Ennis valuable minutes for his development.