PHOENIX — Devin Booker is poised to become the highest-paid player in NBA history.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The Phoenix Suns are expected to offer their star guard a two-year, $149.8 million contract extension this offseason, league sources confirmed. The deal would keep him in Phoenix into his early 30s and pay him a staggering $75 million annually — the richest per-year salary in NBA history.
Booker, 28, remains the team’s foundational piece in a turbulent era that has seen major trades and rapid coaching turnover. He is currently coming off of the first year of a four-year, $220 million extension signed in 2022 set to be active through the 2027 season.
Apr 9, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) dribbles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
In the 75 games played during the 2024-25 season, Booker averaged 25.6 points on 46.1% shooting from the field and 33.2% from beyond the arc. He added 4.1 rebounds and 7.1 assists across 37.3 minutes per game. Though he shared the floor with fellow star Kevin Durant, Booker continued to lead the Suns in usage and production.
The new proposed deal would align with Phoenix’s plans to “pivot and reload” around Booker — as owner Mat Ishbia said in a March interview with ESPN’s Tim McMahon.
Booker’s impact goes beyond box scores. Drafted in 2015, he has become a four-time All-Star, led the franchise to its first NBA Finals appearance since 1993, and remained loyal through multiple rebuilds and ownership changes. Even with Durant and Beal on the roster, Booker is widely regarded as the team’s cultural and emotional leader.
Apr 11, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts after making a basket and being fouled against the San Antonio Spurs during the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Still, the looming extension has sparked conversation about Phoenix’s long-term flexibility. The Suns’ commitment to Booker comes as the organization braces for an offseason of change. On the heels of a disappointing season and Monday’s firing of head coach Mike Budenholzer, the franchise is clearly choosing stability in one place: Booker. And he has remained loyal to the team since being drafted in 2015, becoming a four-time All-Star and leading the team to the 2021 NBA Finals.
While fans overwhelmingly support rewarding No. 1’s impact and consistency, the financial implications of the deal are drawing some concern. With over $150 million already committed to Durant, Beal, and Booker next season, Phoenix’s flexibility to build a competitive roster through trades or free agency is limited.
Still, many view the move as symbolic and strategic. After years of turnover and underperformance, locking in the most stable piece of the franchise sends a clear message. Whether the Suns can reload around him remains to be seen — but Booker, it seems, isn’t going anywhere.
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Reporter Reyna Stanley covers the Phoenix Mercury and more for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on X @rey_stanley776.
