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Damian Lillard won the 2026 State Farm NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest on his return from a torn Achilles, outlasting Devin Booker to claim his third title, with Kon Knueppel eliminated in Round 2 as Lillard surged to the win.
NBA star Devin Booker publicly teased Kendall Jenner’s dating history with a comment about who will win her affections, sparking a heated online debate over whether the joke was playful or disrespectful. Jenner responded with an eye-roll emoji and a quip about his ankle, prompting Booker’s playful reply, and fueling discussions about gender dynamics and kindness on social media in celebrity culture.
Friday’s loss in Atlanta was overshadowed by a wave of injuries to the Suns—Jalen Green and Devin Booker left the game on crutches—leaving Phoenix scrambling for timelines and fans wrestling with ongoing disappointment in a season already stressed by injuries.
Phoenix pivoted from a cap-strapped, pick-short future after trading Durant and waiving Beal to support Devin Booker with a defensive-minded coach in Jordan Ott and shrewd fringe signings (Gillespie, Goodwin). The Durant deal, plus midseason role players and enhanced transition defense, transformed a potential lottery team into a surprising playoff contender and top-10 squad, rebuilding around Booker without meaningful draft capital.
The Phoenix Suns are quietly becoming one of the NBA’s talking points this season, earning national respect as media outlets push them up power rankings. The storyline centers on a hard‑nosed, turnover‑creating identity, a deeper bench highlighted by Collin Gillespie’s emergence under new coach Jordan Ott, and the challenge of integrating Jalen Green while navigating offseason moves that sent Beal and Durant elsewhere and Booker’s regarding health. As the rotation stabilizes and wins stack, national outlets from NBA.com to The Athletic are taking notice of Phoenix’s continued growth.
The Phoenix Suns convincingly defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 125-108, showcasing their effective team habits and exploiting Lakers' mistakes, despite missing key players like Devin Booker. The Lakers, fatigued from a busy schedule, struggled defensively and offensively, highlighting the Suns' improved cohesion and execution.
The Phoenix Suns improved their defense to secure a 118-96 win over the Utah Jazz, responding to a previous loss by limiting second-chance points and turnovers, with Devin Booker leading the effort with 36 points. The team showed better defensive sequences and balanced offense, despite injuries to key players, as they begin NBA Cup group play.
Devin Booker faces the biggest challenge of his career as he commits to the Phoenix Suns with a lucrative contract extension, amid doubts about his current top-tier status and the team's prospects, but he remains a beloved figure in Arizona, embodying loyalty and community connection.
Devin Booker signed a two-year, $145 million extension with the Phoenix Suns, making him the highest-paid player in NBA history per year, solidifying his role as a franchise cornerstone despite recent team trades and uncertainties.
Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns have agreed to a two-year, $145 million contract extension, keeping Booker with the team through 2030 amid a period of significant roster changes and organizational shifts, with Booker committed to the franchise's future.
The Phoenix Suns have extended Devin Booker’s contract by two years, adding $145 million and keeping him with the team through the 2029-30 season, as part of their long-term rebuilding plan despite recent underwhelming performances.
Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns agreed to a historic two-year, $145 million max contract extension, the highest annual salary in NBA history, securing his future with the team through the 2029-30 season amid a rebuilding phase after recent trades and playoff misses.
Devin Booker has agreed to a two-year, $145 million extension with the Phoenix Suns, securing his role as the franchise's cornerstone through 2030 amid a challenging season and team rebuild efforts, with expectations for him to lead the team back to success.
Devin Booker is expected to sign a two-year, $150 million extension with the Phoenix Suns, which would set a new record for annual salary at $75 million, reflecting his importance to the team amid roster changes.
The Phoenix Suns selected 7-foot-2 center Khaman Maluach at No. 10 in the 2025 NBA Draft, a move seen as a significant and fortunate addition to the team, contrasting with previous trades and highlighting a new era under rookie GM Brian Gregory. The article also discusses Devin Booker's evolving role and potential for a strong season, with hopes that Maluach's size and character will bring optimism to the franchise.