Suns already have a massive Devin Booker problem on their hands

The Phoenix Suns traded Kevin Durant and waived Bradley Beal this summer after a disastrous 2024-25 season. Mat Ishbia wants to win a championship, so the organization hit the reset button, but not a complete reset because the Suns can’t tank when they don’t own their future first-round picks. So the Suns pivoted, and reiterated their commitment to Devin Booker by signing him to a two-year, $145 million extension.

Booker wants to be the player to lead Phoenix to a championship, an outcome that was possible a few years ago. Since then, the Suns have been on a downward spiral, causing speculation about whether the guard would remain in the desert. Even amidst the chaos of last season, Booker made it clear that he wanted to stay in Phoenix. His extension proved that.

Everything should be good then, right? Wrong. Booker can request a trade. What will his breaking point be, if there is one? Another season without a playoff berth? Two seasons? Both outcomes are likely, considering the Suns’ positioning in the West. If Booker wants to have a shot to win a title anytime soon, it won’t happen in Phoenix.

Devin Booker’s championship dream won’t come true with the Suns

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