According to multiple reports, Devin Booker or his agent never broached the Phoenix Suns on a trade request to another team. This stems from the current situation the Suns are facing.

Many teams have reached out about the availability of Phoenix’s superstar but were turned away, stating he isn’t on the trade block. There were past rumors that Mat Ishbia was looking into a Booker trade to reset the Suns.

Despite those rumors, there have been consistent reports of Booker remaining loyal to this franchise, even though their future is very gloomy – due to limited draft capital and being a second-apron organization.

Through 41 games this season, Booker averages 25.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 1.2 steals in 37.0 minutes.

The Phoenix Suns have only won eight games in their 26 games, the “Big 3” has essentially crumbled for the time being, and now tension could be at an all-time high.

According to Richard Jefferson, Devin Booker and Kevin Durant don’t respect each other as they used to.

To take it further, both players have cut Bradley Beal out of the picture. Plus, Jefferson is implying this has become Durant’s team.

“At what time has K.D. been teaming up with his boys worked out the way he would like?” Jefferson asked. “Because before, he loved Devin Booker. There was a mutual respect. Now, they’re not getting along. Don’t really mess with Bradley Beal. Bradley Beal’s out. Now, they’re gonna bring in Jimmy Butler potentially because that’s what K.D. wants.”

It should be stated that it is unclear whether Jefferson has any insider knowledge or is taking a different perspective on this Phoenix team. Either way, there’s always a bit of truth in each observation.

Since Durant and Booker were paired together, Phoenix has yet to be able to escape the second round of the postseason. In 2023, they fell to the Denver Nuggets. In 2024, they were swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Mat Ishbia’s team is currently 16-19 in the season and 12th in the West. They wouldn’t qualify for the Play-In Tournament if the season ended today.

Phoenix, who recently lost to the Charlotte Hornets (a team who snapped a ten-game losing streak), is 2-8 in their last ten games. Thursday night, they take on the Atlanta Hawks.

The Suns are currently interested in acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat. However, it’s unknown whether Pat Riley wants to deal him for the current offers.

Devin Booker Expected To Be Out Multiple Games

The Phoenix Suns now have bigger “issues” beyond today’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers with a new diagnosis being given on Devin Booker’s foot.

For those watching the game, both Bradley Beal (back) and Booker (foot) are out. For those wondering about the future of Booker, he’s expected to be out for at least two games.

According to NBA on TNT’s reporter Jared Greenberg, Booker is not only out tonight but is expected to miss multiple games due to a left mid-foot sprain.

Originally, the franchise superstar was only dealing with a toe injury, but, as fans can see now, it is more than just a toe injury he can fight through.

An MRI is expected to come back when Phoenix returns home. No matter what happens, it is expected of him to miss their home opener against the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.

It’s also unknown whether or not he’ll be healthy enough for either game against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.

This story will be updated once the MRI results are made public.