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Phoenix Suns Commit to Building Around Devin Booker Amid Trade Rumors

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Mar 9, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) helps up guard Devin Booker (1) from the floor during the second half of the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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As the Phoenix Suns gear up for the 2025-26 NBA season, they are prepared to make significant roster changes, except for trading star player Devin Booker.

ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported that Suns owner Mat Ishbia firmly dismissed any speculation about trading Booker, emphasizing his pivotal role in the team’s pursuit of an NBA championship.

NBA News: Phoenix Suns Will Not Trade Devin Booker

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Mar 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots the ball as Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) defends during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

During an episode of Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective, MacMahon highlighted Ishbia’s commitment to keeping Booker, quoting the Suns owner as saying, “Never happen. It’s silly.” Ishbia elaborated on his stance, pointing out the necessity of having a superstar like Booker to compete for titles.

“I have Devin Booker in his prime. In order to win an NBA championship, you got to have a superstar. You got to have a great player,” Ishbia stated.

Despite Booker’s secure spot on the team, the Suns are facing a potential overhaul of the rest of their roster if they fail to make the playoffs this season.

With the Suns currently ranked 11th in the Western Conference with a 30-36 record, the pressure is mounting to reevaluate their strategy. The team is just 2.5 games behind the Dallas Mavericks for the final play-in spot in the West, signaling a critical juncture for the franchise.

Will Phoenix Suns Break Up Current Core?

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Mar 10, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies guard Scotty Pippen Jr. (1) defends during the third quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Suns’ trio of Booker, Bradley Beal, and Kevin Durant are all under contract through the next season. However, with recent attempts to trade Beal and Durant at the 2025 trade deadline, the Suns might continue exploring trade options.

Trading Beal could be particularly challenging due to his no-trade clause, and any move involving Durant would likely require finding a trade partner he is willing to sign an extension with.

As the offseason approaches, the Suns are poised to potentially “pivot and reload” around Booker, as indicated by Ishbia’s “all-in” mandate. This strategic shift aims to retool the roster to better support Booker and enhance the team’s competitiveness in the fiercely contested Western Conference.

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