The Phoenix Suns locked in star guard Devin Booker with a two-year, $145 million maximum extension, a contract that secures him through the 2029–30 season. At $72.5 million per year, this is the largest average annual value for any NBA extension ever—overcoming the previous mark set by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s $71.25 million deal.
Why This Deal Matters
- Highest annual pay in an extension: A statement to the league that Phoenix is fully behind its homegrown star.
- Franchise stability: Keeps Booker off the free agency radar and ensures long-term planning around a team cornerstone.
- Strategic cap management: Though $72.5 million is huge now, it will be around 33–36% of the salary cap later in the extension—high but feasible.
Offseason Overhaul Continues
- Front office reshuffle: Brian Gregory was promoted to general manager, while long-time GM James Jones moved to senior advisor before heading to the NBA front office.
- Coaching change: Jordan Ott was hired as head coach on a four-year deal. Booker reportedly had input in selecting him. Ott brings experience from Cleveland and Las Vegas .
- Big trade shake-up: Kevin Durant was traded to Houston in a seven-team deal, bringing in Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and rookie Khaman Maluach (No. 10 pick).
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Devin Booker’s Legacy and Role
Devin Booker, drafted 13th overall in 2015 from Kentucky, has spent his entire career in Phoenix. In 10 seasons (673 games, 648 starts), he averages 24.4 PPG, 5.2 AST, 4.0 REB.
Last season alone, he put up 25.6 points, 7.1 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and started all 75 games. In the playoffs, across 47 games, he boasts 28.0 PPG, 5.3 AST, 5.1 REB.
What’s Next for Phoenix?
- Building around Booker: With the Durant era over, the Suns are focused on a core led by Booker and new pieces like Green and Brooks.
- Strengthening the roster: Still seeking depth, especially at guard and wing—roster moves likely continue under GM Gregory.
- Cap and buyout watch: Bradley Beal’s future is uncertain, and cap space will guide key decisions .
Phoenix is fully committed to Devin Booker, offering him a record-breaking contract that signals confidence in his leadership. With a new GM, head coach, and reshaped roster, the Suns are positioning themselves for a fresh start. Fans will be watching closely as Booker leads the team into a new era—and potentially toward its first NBA title.
