The Phoenix Suns have signed guard Devin Booker to an historic 2 year, $145M max contract extension through the 2029-2030 NBA season.
The deal will feature the highest average annual value in NBA history, coming in at $72.5M per year. Reigning league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander briefly held the record for largest contract in league history, coming in at $71.25M per year prior to Booker’s deal.
Originally taken 13th overall by the Suns in the 2015 NBA draft, Booker has played all 10 seasons with the Suns, and is now poised to remain in the desert for the next half decade. The 28 year old has taken on more influence within the Suns organization in recent months, having been involved in the team’s recent head coach search.
Booker is a four-time NBA All-Star, two-time All-NBA selection, and two-time Olympic gold medalist for Team USA. During the 2024-25 campaign, he also became the Suns’ franchise career leader in points scored.
The former Kentucky Wildcat averaged 25.6pts/4.1reb/7.1ast per game last year, while shooting 46.1% from the field. Only Booker and Giannis Antetokounmpo have averaged at least 25 points per game in each of the last 7 seasons across the NBA.
With Kevin Durant now traded to the Houston Rockets, the Suns roster will lean even more on Booker to pace them offensively, as the 6’6″ guard figures to play a prominent leadership role for the club this year.
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