Devin Booker left Tuesday's game between the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors in the first half with a hamstring injury.

Booker appeared to suffer the injury on a drive to the basket in which he was fouled by Otto Porter.

Booker had 10 points in 15 minutes before leaving the game. 

As the law firm hired by the NBA to investigate the workplace culture of the Phoenix Suns under Robert Sarver, it is unclear whether current and former employees who have signed non-disclosure agreements will be able to speak freely.

The Suns and the NBA declined to answer questions about whether former employees will be released from their confidentiality agreements.

A Suns spokesperson said the organization "is fully cooperating with the investigation" but declined to answer questions about the NDA release, citing the ongoing investigation.

NBA spokesperson Mike Bass also declined to answer the question, saying: "It would be irregular to detail the methods of an investigation while it is ongoing -- as doing so could potentially prejudice or otherwise jeopardize the integrity of the investigation. All those participating will be assured that the process will be fair and impartial."

One former Suns employee told ESPN they remain uncertain about whether they can speak freely about their experiences in Phoenix, saying they would be "happy to speak" with the investigators if they are assured they will not face legal consequences. The employee is hopeful that "the NBA would have my back."

Michael Selmi, an Arizona State University law professor who focuses on employment and discrimination law, told ESPN that he would expect all current and former employees who signed non-disclosure agreements to be allowed to speak to the league's investigators.

"If you do go after employees [with signed NDAs] that participate in the investigation, it would be hard to label that as 'full' cooperation,'" Selmi said.

Devin Booker and Trae Young have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 6.

Booker averaged 30.0 points per game as the Phoenix Suns went 4-0. Booker shot 56.0 percent on three-pointers.

Young averaged 31.3 points and 8.5 assists while shooting 56.3 percent from the floor.

Frank Kaminsky could return to the Phoenix Suns' lineup at some point this season after being ruled out indefinitely with a stress reaction to his right knee. The Suns are evaluating and determining a timetable for his return. 

"We're going to miss him for sure, but we're hopeful he can get back sooner rather than later," Monty Williams said before Phoenix's home win over Denver on Sunday. "He's a huge part of our team, culture and we just have to wait and see, but just feel for him cause he was playing so well."

Kaminsky averaged a career-low 6.6 points last season, but the Suns re-signed him to a one-year deal for $2.1 million.

During the 20-21 season, the Milwaukee Bucks had been "almost fanatical in adhering to the league’s draconian virus protocols," writes Matt Sullivan at Rolling Stone.

As the Bucks began The Finals with the Delta strain beginning to hit the United States, their traveling party expanded to include wives, girlfriends, entourages and extended families. 

There was also uncertainty whether Giannis Antetokounmpo was vaccinated. 

“We were very concerned that Giannis wasn’t vaccinated and that, with all of this exposure from all these different people,” said one official from the Bucks.

“It hit everybody pretty quickly, but the biggest thing was: Just make sure Giannis tests negative.”

During The Finals, approximately a dozen people associated with the Bucks and Phoenix Suns tested positive for COVID-19. There were six vaccinated staffers, including coaching and medical staffers from the Bucks; family members and people in both franchise entourages; and one player, Giannis’ brother and teammate Thanasis Antetokounmpo.

Giannis Antetokounmpo says he is now vaccinated. Giannis avoided being a close contact to his brother in the days leading up to the positive results which allowed him to keep playing.

Penny Sarver, the wife of Robert Sarver, has contacted at least three former employees of the Phoenix Suns.

These former employees say they consider the messages an attempt to intimidate them.

When reached for comment, Penny Sarver confirmed she sent the messages and said she looks forward to the NBA's investigation.

"Over the weekend, I decided on my own to reach out to a few people to try to set the record straight and to share how disappointed and hurt I am by the lies that are circulating about my husband and the Suns organization," Penny Sarver said. "I shared the betrayal that I felt and I touched on some of the pain that we are going through as a family.

"Any suggestion that I tried to 'intimidate' anyone is as silly as it is wrong and outrageous."

ESPN has reviewed the messages, which the former employees each confirmed receiving.

"This is Penny Sarver," one message began. "I know a lot of bridges were burned between you and Robert and you are very bitter. I want to remind you that real lives are at stake here."

Later, the message added, "Please put your hatred aside and realize the hurt you are causing by spreading lies and fabrications. Is your time in the spotlight that important? If something happens to one of my children, I will hold you and Earl Watson personally responsible. Think about your own child for a second and imagine the tables turned."

Phoenix Suns stars Devin Booker and Chris Paul both said they are "waiting for more information" before commenting on ESPN's report on misbehavior by Suns ownership and management. Booker added that he's not insensitive to the accusations, but that he believes the NBA will do their due diligence with their investigation.

Paul agreed with Booker's stance on letting the investigation play out.

“I think right now, like Book said, we’re not insensitive to everything that was said or whatnot, but we don’t know all the details,” Paul said. “So, the NBA will do its investigation and in that time all of us on our team will continue to play and do what we do.”

Booker was asked if former Suns head coach Earl Watson was credible and said, "Yeah, that's my guy."

The Suns star guard also expressed his respect for current Phoenix head coach Monty Williams. Booker said Williams is the right man to lead the team during this turmoil, "The perfect person, man. I heard his quotes pregame...you can feel everything he says, and we're sticking behind him."

The NBA have formally announced an investigation of Robert Sarver and the Phoenix Suns in response to an ESPN report alleging racism and misogyny. 

The league's investigation, however, won't be conducted as quickly as the one it did in 2014 resulting in the lifelong suspension of Donald Sterling and the eventual sale of the Los Angeles Clippers. 

"The allegations contained in today's ESPN articles are extremely serious, and we have directed the Wachtell Lipton law firm to commence a comprehensive investigation," said Mike Bass. "The NBA and WNBA remain committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace for all employees. Once the investigation is completed, its findings will provide the basis for any league action."

ESPN's Baxter Holmes published a report on Thursday detailing a culture of racism and misogyny within the Phoenix Suns under Robert Sarver.  

Interviews with more than 70 former and current Suns employees throughout Sarver's 17-year tenure describe a toxic and sometimes hostile workplace under Sarver. Some told ESPN that he has used racially insensitive language repeatedly in the office. Employees recounted conduct they felt was inappropriate and misogynistic, including Sarver once passing around a picture of his wife in a bikini to employees and speaking about times his wife performed oral sex on him.

"The level of misogyny and racism is beyond the pale," one Suns co-owner said about Sarver. "It's embarrassing as an owner."

Said a former Suns basketball executive: "There's literally nothing you could tell me about him from a misogynistic or race standpoint that would surprise me."

Multiple current and former employees also told ESPN about conduct by other members of the Suns leadership team that they felt contributed to a toxic and sometimes hostile work environment. While none said Sarver was involved in those incidents, many felt that Sarver's own conduct contributed to a culture that affected how some other managers within the organization treated their employees.

Earl Watson spoke of an incident in October of 2016 in which Sarver used racist language. 

"You know, why does Draymond Green get to run up the court and say [N-word]," Sarver, who is white, allegedly said, repeating the N-word several times in a row.

"You can't say that," Watson, who is Black and Hispanic, told Sarver.

"Why?" Sarver replied. "Draymond Green says [N-word]."

"You can't f---ing say that," Watson said again.

Through his legal team, Sarver denied using racially insensitive language. "I've never called anyone or any group of people the N-word, or referred to anyone or any group of people by the N-word, either verbally or in writing. I don't use that word. It is abhorrent and ugly and denigrating and against everything I believe in."

The Phoenix Suns have decided to decline the third-year rookie option on Jalen Smith, which will make him an unrestricted free agent in 2022.

Smith was the 10th overall pick in 2020 out of Maryland.

Smith has only played sparingly for the Suns.