NBA Rumors: The Superstar the Warriors Dream Of

The Phoenix Suns are not considering parting ways with Devin Booker. The franchise owner, Mat Ishbia, recently took it upon himself to put an end to the rumors of a possible trade involving the guard during a public appearance, where he forcefully responded to a fan who inquired about the future of their main star.

Ishbia made it clear that Booker will continue to be the face of the franchise in the near future and assured that he would only be traded "when I am dead." This statement reflects the Suns' intention to keep the player as a central figure in their project.

Golden State keeps an eye on Booker

Despite Phoenix's stance, rumors about a hypothetical trade continue to circulate in the Western Conference. After Klay Thompson's departure, the Golden State Warriors have been seeking the ideal luxury partner for Stephen Curry and, according to league sources, Booker is among their primary targets should the window for the Suns to contend for the championship begin to close.

According to an analysis by Fadeaway World citing veteran Bay Area journalist Tim Kawakami on the podcast Warriors Plus Minus, Golden State would aggressively pursue the player if he ever became available.

"I think the Warriors like him too much, if you ask me. But they want him. Steve wants him," Kawakami noted, referring to the franchise's and Steve Kerr's interest in Booker. The journalist also pointed out that the guard enjoys playing under the current Warriors coach.

If Booker's situation were to change, Kawakami believes that Golden State would be among the first teams to make an offer. The Warriors could attempt to put several first-round draft picks on the table, despite the difficulties they currently have in obtaining such assets.

"They have traded all their draft picks. How do they get the draft picks back? How do they start over? I know the Warriors would be the first to say: 'We have three first-rounders we can give you,'" he explained.

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Steve Kerr's admiration for Booker

Kerr's regard for Booker increased even more during the 2024 Paris Olympics, when the coach referred to the player as the unsung hero of the U.S. national team.

Booker has an average of 24.6 points per game throughout his career and combines scoring ability, perimeter threat, and experience, elements that could make him an important piece for Golden State's perimeter play alongside a veteran core.

While analysts speculate on possible trade scenarios and debate Booker's impact, his teammates continue to defend his value. Recently, Collin Gillespie responded on X to a podcast that claimed Booker's influence was mainly limited to scoring and that he did not contribute to playmaking or defense. The Suns' guard directly labeled that opinion as a "misreading."

For now, however, Phoenix's stance remains clear: Mat Ishbia and the Suns do not intend to part ways with their franchise player.

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