Devin Booker’s Suns Contract Ranked Fifth-Worst in NBA

Contract Details and Value

Devin Booker’s deal with the Phoenix Suns carries a whopping $250.6 million in remaining value over four seasons, with a player option for the 2029‑30 campaign. Bleacher Report analyst Dan Favale placed the contract fifth on his list of the NBA’s worst agreements after the 2026 free agency period. Favale warned that paying a player who has earned only a single All‑NBA selection “is dangerous territory.”

Performance vs. All‑NBA Honors

The 2020‑21 season saw Booker miss any All‑NBA nod yet still lead Phoenix to the NBA Finals, averaging 27.3 points per game in the playoffs. One year later he earned First Team All‑NBA honors but the Suns fell in the Western Conference semifinals, with his playoff average dropping to 23.3 points per game. Booker’s best postseason scoring came when he was not recognized by the award.

Recent Scoring and Playmaking Stats

Despite not making an All‑NBA team in the past two campaigns, Booker posted more than 26 points and six assists per game in the 2025‑26 season. He also recorded averages above 25 points, seven assists and four rebounds during the 2024‑25 term. These numbers suggest a player whose statistical impact exceeds the limited recognition he has received.

How Donovan Mitchell’s Deal Compares

Favale notes that the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell boasts a contract many consider superior to Booker’s. Mitchell’s ability to mix three‑point volume with efficiency is viewed as a stronger foundation for future years than Booker’s reliance on mid‑range jumpers, which has increased recently while his rim attempts have fallen. According to Favale, Mitchell’s skill set should lead to a smoother aging curve.

Implications for the Suns

The unfavorable ranking raises questions about the financial risk the Suns are taking on a veteran who has shown elite scoring but mixed overall impact. Management may need to consider how Booker’s contract constraints future roster moves and payroll flexibility. The visibility of the rating could also affect morale and fan perception heading into the next season.

Looking ahead, the Suns will hope Booker’s on‑court production continues to justify the massive contract, while fans monitor whether the front office might explore a trade or restructure the remaining financial commitments. The scrutiny from analysts signals that next season will be pivotal for both Booker’s legacy and Phoenix’s championship aspirations.