The Phoenix Suns were among the busiest teams over the past week, moving on from superstar forward Kevin Durant and bolstering their frontcourt during the 2025 NBA Draft.
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst anticipates that Phoenix’s aggressive roster retooling will give way to a historic contract extension for its franchise player.
Windhorst Predicts Record-Breaking $150 Million Extension for Booker
Earlier this week, Phoenix agreed to send Durant to the Houston Rockets for shooting guard Jalen Green, wing Dillon Brooks, this year’s No. 10 pick and five second-round picks. The team used its lottery pick on Duke’s Khaman Maluach and traded additional draft capital to the Charlotte Hornets for Mark Williams on Wednesday, adding two imposing young 7-footers.
A day later, first-year Suns general manager Brian Gregory traded up to No. 31 to select St. Joseph’s Rasheer Fleming, an energetic two-way forward, to open the second round.
Brain Windhorst on Devin Bookers extension:
“Devin Booker was active in some of their other decisions including the Kevin Durant trade and I think he will be active in signing a 2 year record extension of $150M.”
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Amid the organization’s flurry of moves, Windhorst noted that all signs point toward Booker staying in the Valley long-term.
“Devin Booker was active in their head coaching search; he was active in some of their other decisions, including the Kevin Durant trade, and I think he will be active in signing a two-year record extension. I think it’s something like $150 [million],” Windhorst said.
Booker’s Commitment to Phoenix Remains Unwavering
Booker has spent 10 seasons in Phoenix since being drafted No. 13 in 2015. The team feels far removed from its 2021 NBA Finals appearance after making shortsighted roster decisions in recent years. Nevertheless, the four-time All-Star reportedly has no interest in seeking greener pastures and wants to be a “one-team player.”
A two-year, $150 million extension would pay Booker a whopping $75 million per year, the highest annual salary in NBA history. It would also lock him under contract until the end of the 2029-30 season.
That may seem like a steep commitment to a player whose squad is coming off an 11th-place Western Conference finish (36-46). Nevertheless, Booker remains one of the NBA’s premier wing scorers and is seemingly in the early stages of his prime at 28 years old. He has also proven he can spearhead a title contender with the right pieces around him.
If Phoenix hits on Maluach and Fleming, their progression, combined with Williams’ expected interior presence and Green’s shot-creating abilities, could lead to a quick turnaround. However, the franchise may need to make a few more deals to balance out its shooting guard-heavy roster, including finding a way to offload underperforming veteran Bradley Beal.
The Suns’ dramatic roster overhaul signals a shift toward youth and athleticism, with Gregory making his mark in his first major moves as general manager. The organization appears committed to building around Booker as the centerpiece while adding promising young talent through the draft and trades.
