On March 12, Beijing time, according to Duane Rankin, a report from the Suns, if the Suns trade Booker, they may exchange for four first-round picks and one rising star who is playing in his third or fourth year. Booker's latest next odds have also been released, with the Pistons +800 in the lead, the Knicks and Thunder tied for second and the Rockets fourth.
It was previously reported that the Suns are prioritizing a trade for Durant this summer, preferring to keep Booker and avoid the team going into a full rebuild. The reason why the Suns are sending first-round picks for the next few years is also because they believe that as long as they keep Booker, the team's first-round pick will not be of that much value.
However, even Doncic was sent away by the Mavericks, and Booker may not be a non-sale for the Suns. If, as Rankin said, Booker could get back four first-rounders and one new star, Suns owner Ishbia might not consider such an offer.
In Booker's potential favorite, the leading Pistons are the dark horses of this year, and if the Pistons can build a backcourt of Cunningham + Booker, perhaps the competitiveness will continue to improve. The Thunder have plenty of draft chips, and how far they can go in the playoffs this season could affect their offseason trade options. As for the Knicks, the starting lineup is strong enough at the moment, and their bigger problem is the depth of the roster.
The Rockets are a team that has always been interested in Booker, who is younger than Durant, and the Rockets need a stronger scorer, Booker fits their roster needs. The Rockets have a lot of chips with young stars + draft picks, and they will also be very competitive in trades. Do you think Booker will leave the Suns? Which team is he best suited for? Feel free to leave a message to express your opinions.