Devin Booker might be inching closer to a massive contract extension with the Phoenix Suns, but not everyone is celebrating. After a brutal season that ended without even a play-in berth and the recent departure of Kevin Durant, fans are questioning what Booker sees in the Suns’ roster.
While the Suns continue reshuffling around him, the fanbase is growing restless, and many are convinced it’s time for their franchise star to walk away from what looks like a shaky future.
Devin Booker’s $150 Million Extension Talks Spark Fans’ Concern
NBA insider Chris Haynes dropped the update that reignited the fan storm. He revealed on X that Booker and the Suns are actively discussing a contract extension. The numbers on the table are mind-blowing with a potential two-year, $150 million max deal.
But instead of excitement, fans were quick to voice frustration over the state of the roster around him. “Devin Booker should request a trade cause this is not a winning roster,” one fan posted bluntly on X.
Devin Booker should request trade cause this is not a winning roster
— 𝔽𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕒 (@MiamisOG) June 30, 2025
Another simply called Phoenix a “poverty franchise,” and urged Booker to move away from the franchise.
‘Free him from that poverty franchise,” a fan wrote.
Free him from that poverty franchise
— 優木 せつ菜 | Love Live Superstar S3 SZN (@Nljigakulive) July 1, 2025
The Suns’ recent history isn’t too encouraging either. Despite the hype surrounding their star trio of Kevin Durant, Booker, and Bradley Beal, the team couldn’t even sneak into the play-in tournament. They finished 11th in the West with a 36-46 record, falling short of every preseason expectation.
Brooker needs out the phoenix sucks
— colin (@colin11890534) July 1, 2025
Then came the big move. Durant was traded to the Houston Rockets in late June in a deal that will become official in July. Phoenix received Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft, and five second-round picks in return.
While that may sound like a decent haul, fans don’t see a contending core taking shape. “Brooker needs out,” one user wrote. “The Phoenix sucks.”
Fans Concerned Over Suns’ Roster Decisions Amid Lack of Clear Identity
What’s making fans even more uneasy is that the Suns don’t seem to have a defined plan. The new trio of Booker, Green, and Beal isn’t convincing to anyone. All three are ball-dominant scorers who prefer isolation play over running a team offense. That leaves one massive hole in the roster – a true point guard.
Tyus Jones, one of the few available lead guards in free agency, just signed a one-year deal with the Orlando Magic. Phoenix didn’t even make a serious push. That decision led one fan to vent: “Why is he doing this to himself? Just leave the Suns.”
Why is he doing this to himself just leave the suns
— LazyDontKnowBall (@LazyDontGotNext) July 1, 2025
Another chimed in with some tough-love advice for the Suns star: “Take this deal and then go somewhere you can win.”
Take this deal and then go somewhere you can win
— Sam Robinson (@samrobby22) July 1, 2025
Green, though talented, hasn’t yet proven he can play a disciplined, off-ball role in a structured offense. So, backing the new trio feels like a recipe for chaos rather than cohesion.
Phoenix’s cap sheet only adds to the confusion. The roster is top-heavy with massive contracts amounting to a massive $245.16 million in total cap allocation. Still, they lack solid rotation pieces at nearly every position.
Yes, there’s a new coach (Jordan Ott) and front office in place. But judging by how fans are reacting, there’s little belief that the Booker-Green-Beal trio will fare better than the previous experiment.
