New Devin Booker Trade Rumors Update Suns Future, Team-Building Plans Ahead of NBA Deadline

Devin Booker isn't interested in parting ways with the Phoenix Suns as the team looks to continue building around him on the trade market, according to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto.

"From every indication I've gotten, the Phoenix Suns want to keep Devin Booker and they want to continue to build around him and make the team better around him," Scotto reported reported Wednesday on the Deals and Dunks show. "And for Devin Booker, every indication I've gotten is he still wants to be a Sun for life, ideally."

Booker has spent all 12 years of his NBA career on the Suns since they selected him with a first-round pick in the 2015 draft.

He's blossomed into an elite scorer in Phoenix, racking up five All-Star nods and two All-NBA selections. Booker has helped the Suns go on several playoff runs, including an NBA Finals appearance in 2021.

The 30-year-old has repeatedly expressed his desire to retire with Phoenix as well.

Still, the Suns' last two playoff appearances have ended in the first round. They've also struggled to begin this season, sitting at just 4-6 through 10 games.

Phoenix has experienced issues with slowing down opposing offenses, as its 119.3 defensive rating ranks No. 28 in the league (via NBA.com).

Booker has remained effective despite the slow start by the Suns, averaging 25.1 points, 4.8 assists and 2.7 rebounds per game while compiling 48.3/35.7/93.7 shooting splits.

While front offices around the NBA may inquire about Booker's availability if Phoenix can't get on track before the trade deadline, it doesn't appear as though a change of scenery is on the horizon.