Mat Ishbia confirms Devin Booker will not be traded from Suns
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 7:17 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Mat Ishbia, owner of the Phoenix Suns, reaffirmed that Devin Booker will not be traded to the Detroit Pistons. During a recent appearance, Ishbia responded to a fan's inquiry about a potential trade, stating, “When I’m dead… Devin Booker will never be a Detroit Piston.” This comment reflects Ishbia's commitment to keeping Booker as a central figure in the Suns franchise. The Suns are looking to strengthen their roster after a season that saw them reach the NBA Play-In tournament and ultimately compete in the playoffs, where they were swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
- •Mat Ishbia states Booker will not be traded to Pistons.
- •Suns had a 45-37 record last season, reaching play-in tournament.
- •Phoenix added Miles Bridges and Luke Kennard to the roster.
- •Suns were swept by Oklahoma City Thunder in the playoffs.
- 7:17 AMYahoo Sports — Mat Ishbia Gives Definitive Answer on Devin Booker Suns-Pistons Trade Proposal
- 1:45 AMYahoo Sports — Mat Ishbia Drops Savage Message About Devin Booker Joining Pistons
- 12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Suns news: Mat Ishbia gives blunt condition before Phoenix trades Devin Booker
"Devin Booker is the heart and soul of the Phoenix Suns in this era, and Suns owner Mat Ishbia plans to keep him for the foreseeable future. During a recent appearance, a fan asked when Ishbia would trade Booker to the Detroit Pistons. Ishbia responded simply in the video posted to social media, “When I’m dead… Devin Booker will never be a Detroit […] The post Suns news: Mat Ishbia gives blunt condition before Phoenix trades Devin Booker appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Suns owner, Mat Ishbia gave a clear and definitive answer to one Pistons fan who would like to see Devin Booker get traded to his favorite team. The post Mat Ishbia Gives Definitive Answer on Devin Booker Suns-Pistons Trade Proposal appeared first on HEAVY.
"Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia made his feelings crystal clear when asked about the possibility of Devin Booker ever playing for the Detroit Pistons.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 7:17 AMMat Ishbia Gives Definitive Answer on Devin Booker Suns-Pistons Trade Proposal
Suns owner, Mat Ishbia gave a clear and definitive answer to one Pistons fan who would like to see Devin Booker get traded to his favorite team. The post Mat Ishbia Gives Definitive Answer on Devin Booker Suns-Pistons Trade Proposal appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 1:45 AMMat Ishbia Drops Savage Message About Devin Booker Joining Pistons
Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia made his feelings crystal clear when asked about the possibility of Devin Booker ever playing for the Detroit Pistons.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 12:30 AMSuns news: Mat Ishbia gives blunt condition before Phoenix trades Devin Booker
Devin Booker is the heart and soul of the Phoenix Suns in this era, and Suns owner Mat Ishbia plans to keep him for the foreseeable future. During a recent appearance, a fan asked when Ishbia would trade Booker to the Detroit Pistons. Ishbia responded simply in the video posted to social media, “When I’m dead… Devin Booker will never be a Detroit […] The post Suns news: Mat Ishbia gives blunt condition before Phoenix trades Devin Booker appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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