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Mat Ishbia confirms Devin Booker will not be traded from Suns

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:30 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Mat Ishbia confirms Devin Booker will not be traded from Suns

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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12:30 AMYahoo Sports — Suns news: Mat Ishbia gives blunt condition before Phoenix trades Devin Booker

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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