Devin Booker Agrees To $145 Million Max Contract Extension With Suns

The Phoenix Suns have secured their star player, Devin Booker, with a new contract. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Booker has agreed to a two-year, $145 million max extension. This deal extends his stay with the Suns until the 2029-30 season. His average annual salary of $72.5 million now sets a record in the NBA, surpassing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's previous high.

Booker is entering his 11th season with the Suns since being drafted 13th overall in 2015. At 28 years old, he is already the franchise's all-time leading scorer with 16,452 points and holds the record for most three-pointers made at 1,424. He also boasts the highest single-game scoring record for the team with 70 points.

Booker Agrees to $145 Million Extension with Suns

Last season, Booker played in 75 games and averaged impressive stats: 25.6 points per game, a career-high of 7.1 assists, and 4.1 rebounds. Despite his efforts, the Suns finished with a disappointing record of 36-46 and missed out on the playoffs for the first time since the 2019-20 season.

The Suns are undergoing changes as they head into the new season. They traded Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets and are likely to buy out Bradley Beal's contract. These moves indicate a period of transition for the team as they adjust their roster.

A four-time All-Star, Booker has consistently been a key player for Phoenix. He holds six of the top ten highest-scoring games in franchise history. His contributions have been vital to the team's performance over recent years.

The new contract ensures that Booker remains central to Phoenix's plans moving forward. As they navigate this transitional phase, his leadership and scoring ability will be crucial in shaping their future success.