, Phoenix Suns core player Devin Booker has officially obtained the qualification for early contract extension. The team intends to offer him a two-year super contract extension worth up to $149.8 million this summer. Once the signing is completed, Booker will be tied to the Suns until the summer of 2030 and become the absolute core of the team's future reconstruction.

Currently, Booker has three years left on his current contract, with a total value of approximately $170 million, including an annual salary of $61 million in the 2027-28 season. According to the current NBA labor agreement, Booker has met the conditions for early renewal and can start renewal negotiations with the Suns during the offseason.

ESPN salary expert Bobby Marks later confirmed Windhorst 's revelations, pointing out that Booker could renew his existing contract with a maximum salary of nearly $150 million for two years, with an average annual salary of $74.9 million.

Booker played 75 games for the Suns this season , averaging 37.3 minutes per game, scoring 25.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 7.1 assists, and is still the team's most stable output point. With Durant and Beal frequently suffering from injuries, Booker has repeatedly taken up the team's offensive banner, showing extremely high offensive and defensive efficiency and leadership qualities.

However, the overall performance of the Suns this season is disappointing, with a record of only 36 wins and 46 losses, ranking 11th in the Western Conference and missing the playoffs or even the play-in games. After firing head coach Mike Budenholzer, news about the Suns' plan for a " big cleanup " came out one after another. ESPN reporter Shams previously revealed that the team is evaluating the possibility of trading Durant and Beal, but Booker is considered " not for sale " and is the core cornerstone of the future reconstruction plan.

For the Suns management, locking in Booker's long-term future in advance can not only stabilize the locker room, but also help provide a clear direction for the subsequent reconstruction and trading operations. In the context of changing coaches for three consecutive years and superstar lineups still not working, rebuilding the lineup with Booker as the center may be the only way for the Suns to return to the championship.

Next, whether Booker is willing to renew his contract as soon as possible and whether the Suns will actually start the " team dismantling " operation during the offseason will become the focus of the entire league.