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.