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With Kevin Durant officially out and the Phoenix Suns preparing to part ways with Bradley Beal, the franchise is embarking on a new trajectory with Devin Booker. The 28-year-old guard is anticipated to finalize a two-year contract extension worth $150 million, according to Duane Rankin from The Arizona Republic.
This extension will keep Booker under contract until the conclusion of the 2029-30 season, after his current deal lasts until the end of the 2027-28 season.
Additionally, on Sunday, with the NBA moratorium now lifted, the trade involving Durant was officially announced.
The press release states: “The Phoenix Suns have confirmed the acquisition of forward Dillon Brooks, guard Jalen Green, and the draft rights to center Khaman Maluach, the 10th overall selection in the 2025 NBA Draft, as well as forward Rasheer Fleming (31st overall) and guard Koby Brea (41st overall), along with a second-round pick in 2026. This is part of a seven-team trade that sends forward Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets.”
**Dillon Brooks**
Standing at 6’6″ and weighing 225 pounds, Brooks averaged 14.0 points per game last season for the Rockets, achieving career highs with 2.5 three-pointers per game on 39.7% shooting from beyond the arc across 75 games. He logged a career-high 31.8 minutes per game and received consideration for the NBA All-Defensive Team, contributing to the Rockets securing the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference and featuring the league’s fifth-best Defensive Rating. The 29-year-old was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team in 2022-23 and started for teams that captured a division title and the No. 2 playoff seed in three of the last four seasons.
As an eight-year NBA veteran, Brooks has career averages of 14.2 points on 41.9% shooting, 35.5% from three-point range, and 80.4% at the free-throw line over 492 games with the Memphis Grizzlies and the Rockets. He has participated in four playoff seasons, improving his scoring average to 15.1 points across 29 postseason games. Brooks entered the league as the 45th overall pick by Houston in the 2017 NBA Draft after leading the University of Oregon to its first Final Four in 78 years in 2017. Originating from Mississauga, Ontario, Brooks is also part of Canada’s senior national team, which earned a bronze medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup and finished fifth in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
**Jalen Green**
Green, who measures 6’4″ and weighs 186 pounds, led the Rockets with an average of 21.0 points, alongside 4.6 rebounds and 3.4 steals in 82 games last season. He achieved career-best shooting percentages of 35.4% from three-point range and 81.3% at the free-throw line. At just 23 years old, he surpassed 6,000 points, 1,300 rebounds, and 1,000 assists in the 2024-25 season, becoming one of six players in the past 25 years to reach all three milestones within their first four seasons, joining talents such as Anthony Edwards, Luka Dončić, Blake Griffin, LeBron James, and Dwyane Wade. Green made his playoff debut with the Rockets this past season, scoring 38 points and tying a franchise record with eight made three-pointers in only his second playoff game on April 23.
Originally selected as the second overall pick by Houston in the 2021 NBA Draft, Green has career averages of 20.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 3.4 assists while shooting 42.2% from the field over 307 games in four seasons. He stands as one of only three NBA players to start all 82 games in each of the past two seasons. Green has notched 51 career games scoring over 30 points, including three instances where he matched his personal best of 42 points. The Fresno, California native joined the NBA after a season with the NBA G League Ignite.
**Khaman Maluach**
Maluach, who stands at 7’1″ and weighs 253 pounds, was the 10th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft after a season at Duke University, where he earned a spot on the ACC All-Rookie Team. He averaged 8.6 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.3 blocks while starting all 39 games, achieving a remarkable 71.2% shooting percentage, which ranks third in Duke’s program history for a single season. At 18 years old, he helped the Blue Devils reach the Final Four and was selected to the NCAA East Regional All-Tournament Team, shooting 84.0% in the NCAA Tournament.
Originally from South Sudan, Maluach is the highest-drafted player to have participated in the Basketball Africa League and the NBA Academy Africa. He spent three seasons in the BAL, averaging 17.8 points, 2.8 blocks, and leading the league with 13.5 rebounds in 2024. Maluach joined the NBA Academy Africa in 2021 and received MVP honors at the 2023 Basketball Without Borders Africa camp and Defensive MVP honors at the Basketball Without Borders Global Camp during the NBA All-Star 2024 weekend. He is also a member of his national team’s senior squad, representing South Sudan at the 2023 FIBA World Cup and 2024 Paris Olympics, where he was the youngest player competing in both events.
**Rasheer Fleming**
Fleming, who is 6’8″ and weighs 232 pounds, earned All-Atlantic 10 First Team accolades at Saint Joseph’s University last season, averaging career-highs of 14.7 points on 53.1% field goal shooting and 39.0% from beyond the arc, along with 8.5 rebounds, 1.5 blocks, 1.4 steals, and 1.3 assists. He led his conference in steals-plus-blocks per game and ranked second in rebounding and double-doubles, making him one of only three NCAA Division I players last season to average over eight rebounds, one block, one steal, and one three-pointer made per game. A native of Camden, New Jersey, Fleming played 101 games across three collegiate seasons, becoming the first Saint Joseph’s player to be drafted into the NBA since 2016.
**Koby Brea**
Brea, measuring 6’6″ and weighing 202 pounds, averaged a career-high 11.6 points during his fifth and final season at the University of Kentucky after four seasons at the University of Dayton. He recorded a 43.4% shooting percentage from three-point range throughout his college career, leading NCAA Division I in three-point shooting percentage with 49.8% while at Dayton in the 2023-24 season and then leading the SEC with a 43.5% at Kentucky in 2024-25. Brea received the Atlantic 10 Sixth Man of the Year award on two occasions, joining James Posey as the only player to achieve this twice. Hailing from Washington Heights, New York, Brea has represented the Dominican Republic in international FIBA competitions.
As part of the seven-team trade, the Suns sent draft rights for Alex Toohey, the 52nd overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, to the Golden State Warriors and a 2026 second-round pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Suns also acquired guard Daeqwon Plowden from the Atlanta Hawks in the deal, who was then waived.
**Pronunciation Guide:**
– Khaman Maluach: Kah-mahn Mahl-oo-ahch
– Rasheer Fleming: Rah-sheer
– Koby Brea: Ko-bee BRAY-uh
**Phoenix Suns Quotes**
General Manager Brian Gregory on Kevin Durant:
“One of the all-time greats, we are immensely thankful for the influence Kevin had on our organization and the community. During his time with the Suns, he reached a remarkable milestone, becoming just the eighth player ever to score 30,000 points, and we wish him all the best as he begins this new chapter in Houston.”
On acquiring Dillon Brooks:
“Dillon embodies the tenacity and toughness we value. His fearless approach on the court regularly sees him performing at an NBA All-Defensive Team level while also enhancing our offensive capabilities. We expect him to make an immediate impact on our team.”
On acquiring Jalen Green:
“Jalen is a dynamic scorer who has demonstrated commendable productivity throughout his early career. His unique athleticism and innate talents are evident. He has shown dedication to excellence, and we believe his determination will unlock even more of his significant potential here in Phoenix.”
On Khaman Maluach, the 10th overall pick:
“Khaman is a transformative talent—an elite pick with extraordinary physical abilities, disruptive defensive skills, and unlimited potential. His humility, tireless work ethic, and ambition will have an immediate positive impact on our organization and our community. With the mindset he brings and the level of energy he competes with, Khaman possesses everything necessary for success both on and off the court.”
On Rasheer Fleming, the 31st overall pick:
“Rasheer plays with relentless energy and combines strength, length, and shooting capability. His development during his college career has been noteworthy. He is versatile defensively and offers offensive contributions both outside and near the basket, making him an invaluable addition for us.”
On Koby Brea, the 41st overall pick:
“Koby has been the standout three-point shooter in college basketball over the past couple of years. Beyond his exceptional shooting skills, he showcases a high basketball IQ and provides solid size in the guard position. We are genuinely impressed by his work ethic and eagerness to elevate his game.”
Following the acquisition of two-time NBA champion Beal from the Golden State Warriors, a buyout agreement is reportedly being negotiated.
Booker’s commitment to two more years with the Arizona-based franchise underscores the Suns’ strategy centered around the four-time NBA All-Star.
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