SUMMARY
- Devin Booker and the Suns have been eliminated from the playoffs.
- Stephen A. Smith claims that Booker is interested in playing for the New York Knicks.
Although it has just been a few hours since the NBA season has come to an end for Devin Booker, rumors have already begun to circulate that he might be traded to the New York Knicks this offseason. Most NBA fans should know that the Suns were recently eliminated from the Western Conference playoffs by Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Since the Phoenix Suns were swept despite being considered the more experienced and talented team, rumors of breaking up their current core and potentially trading away key players such as Devin Booker have been generating momentum. With that being said, let us take a closer look and find out more.
Should the Phoenix Suns consider trading Devin Booker?
There is no denying that the Suns’ upper management is in a state of confusion and disorder. After all, the team made several upgrades to their roster and changed their coaching staff with the hopes of winning an NBA championship. However, they have no place in the playoffs at the moment and were the first team to be sent home from both conferences’ postseason contenders.
After the Suns were eliminated from the playoffs, Stephen A. Smith opined that he had reason to believe that Devin Booker has a serious interest in playing for the New York Knicks. Since Booker has been with the Suns throughout his career and can be considered the franchise cornerstone, one must wonder if the Suns would seriously consider trading him away.
Devin Booker reportedly wants to join the Knicks, per @stephenasmith
“[Devin Booker] might deny it, I haven’t spoken to him. I’m just telling you the scuttlebutt in the NBA circles is that brother wanna be in New York.”
(h/t @ClutchPoints ) pic.twitter.com/iju8Sv4cHO
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) April 29, 2024
It is also important to mention that Stephen A. Smith has already established himself as an avid Knicks fan. Therefore, a personal bias could be in play with the claim that Booker wants to come and play in New York. In any case, fans may want to know how Devin Booker will fit into the Knicks’ roster under the assumption that this hypothetical trade solidifies.
The New York Knicks need a reliable guard to pair up with Jalen Brunson
Although it might be a stretch to presume that Devin Booker has an interest in joining the New York Knicks and might do so, there is no denying that the team can use him. After all, the Knicks have no real offensive scoring talent with the exception of Jalen Brunson. He is currently carrying the team singlehandedly in their first-round matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers.
Having Booker as a part of the backcourt with Brunson would undoubtedly improve the Knicks’ offense and their chances of winning an NBA championship in the near future. In any case, fans are left wondering if Booker will start next season with the Phoenix Suns or become part of a new team.
