{"id":9431,"date":"2025-06-29T00:45:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-29T04:45:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/29\/nba-trade-rumor-rundown-suns-explore-devin-booker-extension-beer-up-for-grabs-lebrons-lakers-future-in-focus\/"},"modified":"2025-06-29T00:45:39","modified_gmt":"2025-06-29T04:45:39","slug":"nba-trade-rumor-rundown-suns-explore-devin-booker-extension-beer-up-for-grabs-lebrons-lakers-future-in-focus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/29\/nba-trade-rumor-rundown-suns-explore-devin-booker-extension-beer-up-for-grabs-lebrons-lakers-future-in-focus\/","title":{"rendered":"NBA Trade Rumor Rundown: Suns Explore Devin Booker Extension, Beer Up for Grabs, LeBron&#8217;s Lakers Future in Focus"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/29\/nba-trade-rumor-rundown-suns-explore-devin-booker-extension-beer-up-for-grabs-lebrons-lakers-future-in-focus\/#Booker_Aims_to_Extend_with_Suns\" >Booker Aims to Extend with Suns<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/29\/nba-trade-rumor-rundown-suns-explore-devin-booker-extension-beer-up-for-grabs-lebrons-lakers-future-in-focus\/#Beal_Open_to_Trade_but_Its_a_Long_Shot\" >Beal Open to Trade, but It\u2019s a Long Shot<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/29\/nba-trade-rumor-rundown-suns-explore-devin-booker-extension-beer-up-for-grabs-lebrons-lakers-future-in-focus\/#LeBron_Expected_to_Pick_Up_Contract_Option\" >LeBron Expected to Pick Up Contract Option<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/29\/nba-trade-rumor-rundown-suns-explore-devin-booker-extension-beer-up-for-grabs-lebrons-lakers-future-in-focus\/#Gary_Payton_II_Likely_Leaving_Golden_State\" >Gary Payton II Likely Leaving Golden State<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/29\/nba-trade-rumor-rundown-suns-explore-devin-booker-extension-beer-up-for-grabs-lebrons-lakers-future-in-focus\/#Pistons_and_Clippers_Eye_Nickaire_Alexander-Walker\" >Pistons and Clippers Eye Nickaire Alexander-Walker<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/29\/nba-trade-rumor-rundown-suns-explore-devin-booker-extension-beer-up-for-grabs-lebrons-lakers-future-in-focus\/#Kings_Interested_in_Jonathan_Kuminga\" >Kings Interested in Jonathan Kuminga<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/06\/29\/nba-trade-rumor-rundown-suns-explore-devin-booker-extension-beer-up-for-grabs-lebrons-lakers-future-in-focus\/#Other_Notes\" >Other Notes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>The NBA Free Agency period officially begins on Monday, although many behind-the-scenes moves have already been happening. Here are some of the latest rumors, particularly focusing on the Phoenix Suns.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Booker_Aims_to_Extend_with_Suns\"><\/span>Booker Aims to Extend with Suns<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Phoenix\u2019s offseason priorities are clear:  <\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Trade Kevin Durant \u2014 Done.  <\/li>\n<li>Hire a new coach \u2014 Completed, with Jordan Ott getting the job.  <\/li>\n<li>Take advantage of a strong NBA draft \u2014 Completed with Khaman Maluach added.  <\/li>\n<li>Trade Bradley Beal \u2014 Difficult, more on that below.  <\/li>\n<li>Re-sign Devin Booker \u2014 Work is ongoing.  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>ESPN\u2019s Brian Windhorst revealed that Booker, the franchise centerpiece, is discussing a possible two-year, $150 million extension. Though not mandatory to sign, this deal would show deep commitment to Phoenix and effectively lock him into a five-year, $320 million contract. Rest assured, the Suns aren\u2019t trading Booker anytime soon.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beal_Open_to_Trade_but_Its_a_Long_Shot\"><\/span>Beal Open to Trade, but It\u2019s a Long Shot<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Bradley Beal, owed $110 million across the next two years, has a non-trade clause allowing him to veto trades to teams he doesn&#8217;t want to join. This means he\u2019s likely to stay with Phoenix next season, where new coach Jordan Ott plans to utilize him heavily early to potentially boost his trade value.  <\/p>\n<p>Fred Katz from The Athletic reports Beal is &quot;open&quot; to a trade but only under the right circumstances and destination, with his preference being to remain in Phoenix despite the team\u2019s 35-win season last year. Beal\u2019s $55 million per season salary is considered overvalued by many, with teams reluctant to take on the cost without added incentives. Attempts to stretch his contract would clash with NBA salary cap rules, making a trade unlikely. So, it appears Beal will remain with the Suns for now.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"LeBron_Expected_to_Pick_Up_Contract_Option\"><\/span>LeBron Expected to Pick Up Contract Option<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Unlike previous years when LeBron James declined his player option to negotiate new deals with the Lakers, he is projected to accept the second year of his contract worth $52.6 million, per ESPN\u2019s Dave McMenamin. This doesn\u2019t necessarily mean it will be LeBron\u2019s final season, as no decisions have been finalized.  <\/p>\n<p>The Lakers\u2019 focus this offseason is also on settling contracts with Dorian Finney-Smith and Luka Don\u010di\u0107. Don\u010di\u0107 is anticipated to sign a max extension after August 2, likely worth $165 million over three years. He seems content in Los Angeles, with no signs he will leave.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gary_Payton_II_Likely_Leaving_Golden_State\"><\/span>Gary Payton II Likely Leaving Golden State<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Payton, a fan and locker room favorite who played a vital role in the Warriors\u2019 2022 title run, is expected to move on. He is a top perimeter defender for them but commands a salary raise from his $9.1 million last year, which the Warriors might find too costly due to other roster complexities. NBC Sports Bay Area sources hint that while the Warriors still like him, Payton could land elsewhere next season.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pistons_and_Clippers_Eye_Nickaire_Alexander-Walker\"><\/span>Pistons and Clippers Eye Nickaire Alexander-Walker<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>With Minnesota agreeing to re-sign Naz Reid and pursuing a new deal with Julius Randle, Nickaire Alexander-Walker might find himself without a spot. The Pistons, Clippers, and Magic have shown interest in him, and he could command a mid-level exception contract around $14.1 million.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Kings_Interested_in_Jonathan_Kuminga\"><\/span>Kings Interested in Jonathan Kuminga<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The Sacramento Kings need a point guard but are avoiding pricey veterans. They\u2019re targeting affordable options like Dennis Schr\u00f6der rather than stars like Trae Young or Jrue Holiday. The Kings could also use a sign-and-trade to acquire Jonathan Kuminga from the Warriors, though it\u2019s unlikely he\u2019ll start with Sacramento next season. The team&#8217;s young GM, Scott Perry, appears focused on rebuilding with patience.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Notes\"><\/span>Other Notes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Cam Whitmore struggles for playing time on a loaded Rockets team and could be traded.  <\/li>\n<li>The Rockets plan to re-sign Aaron Holiday, Jessine Tate, and Jeff Green on minimum contracts.  <\/li>\n<li>Cleveland has locked in sharpshooter Sam Merrill with a four-year, $38 million deal; he averaged nearly 20 minutes per game last season and improved defensively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> These developments highlight the evolving strategies teams are employing to balance star talent, salary cap constraints, and rebuilding efforts. For basketball fans, the shifting Knicks-Suns and Warriors rosters, along with intriguing moves by the Lakers and Kings, promise an exciting and competitive upcoming season that could reshape the NBA landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The NBA Free Agency period officially begins on Monday, although many behind-the-scenes moves have already been happening. Here are some of the latest rumors, particularly focusing on the Phoenix Suns. Booker Aims to Extend with Suns Phoenix\u2019s offseason priorities are clear: Trade Kevin Durant \u2014 Done. 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