PHOENIX – The roster construction surrounding the Phoenix Suns has created a need for a true table-setter, someone capable of organizing the offense while allowing Booker to return to his natural role. Pelicans star PG Dejounte Murray could be that guy. Murray has built his reputation as one of the league’s better creators for teammates, consistently generating quality scoring opportunities while remaining a disruptive perimeter defender when healthy. Those traits would immediately ease the offensive burden on Booker while creating cleaner looks for the Suns’ supporting cast.
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Mar 6, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) shoots over Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Devin Booker has been asked to wear multiple hats for years. He’s become a capable primary ball handler, improved as a facilitator, and embraced leadership responsibilities. Yet history continues to point toward one conclusion: Booker is most dangerous when his first instinct is to attack the basket and score, not orchestrate every possession. That reality makes a player like Dejounte Murray an intriguing target. Financially, a deal is realistic. Murray’s contract aligns closely enough with Jalen Green’s salary to create a workable framework, giving Phoenix a path to address one of its most glaring weaknesses without dismantling the entire roster. The question isn’t whether Murray improves the Suns today; it’s whether he improves their future.
Mar 6, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) loses the ball against Phoenix Suns guard Grayson Allen (8) during the second half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
His Achilles injury and limited availability over the past two seasons introduce legitimate uncertainty. Even if he returns to full strength, durability becomes part of every evaluation. There’s also a stylistic concern. Phoenix has already lost significant perimeter shooting, and Murray has never been known as a high-volume, elite three-point threat. Solving one weakness while exposing another is a dangerous balancing act. Ultimately, this decision reflects the crossroads facing the Suns organization.
Mar 6, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix guard Devin Booker (1) passes the ball by New Orleans Pelicans guard Murray (5) during the first half at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Dejounte Murray could elevate the team’s floor by restoring structure and playmaking, but moving on from a younger talent like Jalen Green for an older player with recent injury concerns would be another aggressive bet on winning now. For a franchise searching for stability after constant roster changes, the right move isn’t simply acquiring talent; it’s finding the talent that maximizes Booker while preserving a sustainable path forward.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
