Overview
- League insider Michael Scotto reported Wednesday that both the Phoenix Suns and Devin Booker want to remain together and that the organization plans to keep Booker and build around him.
- Phoenix has opened the season 4-6 and ranks 28th in defensive rating at 119.3, creating urgent pressure on the front office to improve the roster quickly.
- Booker has stayed productive, averaging about 25.1 points and 4.8 assists per game while holding a recent contract extension and expressing a desire to finish his career in Phoenix.
- Owner Mat Ishbia’s win-now posture makes the team more likely to trade other pieces or pursue short-term additions rather than move Booker, though outlets note trade inquiries could still arise if results do not improve.
- The next major milestone to watch is the trade deadline when Phoenix must show concrete defensive upgrades or make personnel moves that clarify whether this season will be a title push or a longer reset.