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PHX • Guard • #1
2 days ago
Booker fell just short of his first triple-double in the regular season during his 11-year career as Phoenix notched their fourth win over their last five games. The 29-year-old offensive catalyst was unable to pick up an assist over the final seven-plus minutes of this one. His only career triple-double came in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals back in 2021. He’s averaging 30 points, four rebounds, seven assists and one steal through nine games.
PHX • Guard • #1
4 days ago
This was only the third time this season that Booker didn’t score at least 30 points. However, the Suns were still able to secure a win. The return of Jalen Green helped make that possible, but that shouldn’t concern fantasy managers that have Booker rostered. He’s still the superstar of this team. Things may be easier for Booker with another high-level shot creator around to take some of the defensive attention, but the offense will still run through him.
PHX • Guard • #1
6 days ago
Averaging 31.0 points per game, Booker has scored at least 30 points in six of the Suns’ first eight games. While he was responsible for five turnovers, that’s to be expected given the attention he received from the Warriors defensively. However, he still shot over 50 percent from the field and is making 51.6 percent of his attempts on the season. Booker’s average of 4.3 turnovers per game has resulted in a two-round gap between his eight- and nine-cat values, but fantasy managers should not be too concerned about that.
PHX • Guard • #1
8 days ago
While Booker’s streak of four straight 30-point games ended on Sunday, he did record his second points/assists double-double. The 13 dimes were the most in a game for the Suns star since March 14, when he hit that number against the Kings. With Jalen Green yet to make his Suns debut and Dillon Brooks out with a groin injury, Booker has found himself in a position similar to what happened far too often in previous seasons, having to shoulder even more of the offensive workload to compensate for missing “sidekicks.” Phoenix plays three games during Week 3, starting with the Warriors on Tuesday.
PHX • Guard • #1
10 days ago
Booker put on a show on Friday, leading the Suns to their first win in NBA Cup group play. While he didn’t record any defensive stats, the offensive production was excellent, with the Suns guard finishing an assist shy of his second 30-point double-double. The most significant issue for Booker regarding his fantasy value has been turnovers, as he’s averaging 4.0 per game. He only had one against the Jazz in another reminder that fantasy managers should not lose any sleep over Booker’s turnovers.
PHX • Guard • #1
12 days ago
Booker was 10-of-26 from the field on Wednesday, but an 11-of-26 night would have meant a Suns victory. His three-pointer just before time expired missed the mark, dropping Phoenix to 1-4 on the season. Thus far, Booker is ranked outside the top-100 in nine-cat formats, with turnovers being the issue. He committed three against the Grizzlies but averages nearly five per game on the season. Booker has only averaged four or more turnovers per game once in his career, so fantasy managers should not be too concerned.
PHX • Guard • #1
14 days ago
Booker had some magic at the end of regulation, knocking down two contested threes that helped the Suns comeback from down seven with 20 seconds left to force overtime. They weren’t able to get the job done in overtime, but it ended up being the best performance of the year for him. Booker set new season highs for points, assists and three-pointers while setting a new season low for turnovers. This was the type of upside that had him going at the end of the first round in fantasy drafts, and he’ll look to stay hot against the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
PHX • Guard • #1
16 days ago
After only taking 10 shots in the Suns’ previous game, Booker was more aggressive on the offensive end in this one and was able to get back over the 30-point threshold. He also increased his assist count over the last two games, though a new season-high for turnovers came with that. Defenses are able to key in on Booker, but he’s still able to punish them as a scorer. Amazingly, he’s still been able to make at least 50 percent of his shots in each of their first three games of the season.
PHX • Guard • #1
17 days ago
Booker’s Friday performance was a bit quieter than the 31-point outing against the Kings in the season opener. He was limited to 10 field goal attempts against the Clippers and had to rely on the free-throw line for a good chunk of his scoring. Booker was impactful as a passer, though, as he led Phoenix in assists and flirted with a double-double. He’ll presumably have better performances in the near future, with a chance to bounce back on Saturday against the Nuggets.
PHX • Guard • #1
19 days ago
Booker missed five free throws in Wednesday’s season opener, but that’s probably the lone complaint you’ll hear from those who have him rostered. The fact that the Suns’ star got to the foul line that often while also attempting 19 field goals says a lot about what he was able to do offensively. Booker may have some help soon, as Jalen Green (hamstring) could return during Phoenix’s upcoming three-game road trip. While Booker can certainly shoulder the offensive workload, the Suns’ best chance of success is for him to have consistent help. Others stepped up against the Kings, and getting Green on the floor should help moving forward.
PHX • Guard • #1
30 days ago
For the second straight game, the Nets and Suns played a close contest, and for the second straight game, Booker scored 18 points and recorded five assists. Booker was a solid 3-of-5 from beyond the arc but just 4-of-12 from the field. With Kevin Durant now in Houston, expect Booker to take on a huge role on offense in 2025-26, both as a scorer and facilitator.
PHX • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
The Suns needed overtime to beat the Nets in the first of two meetings the team will have in Macao, and Booker’s day ended during the third quarter. While he did not record any rebounds, the points, assists, and percentages are of greater importance to fantasy managers. Booker, the focus of double-teams at various points on Friday, only committed three turnovers while shooting 50 percent from the field. Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant are no longer in the picture, which means even more will be asked of Booker, especially if Jalen Green (hamstring) is not fully cleared in time for the October 22 opener against Sacramento.
PHX • Guard • #1
about 1 month ago
Booker looked sharp in Friday’s 103-81 exhibition victory, shouldering more of the primary playmaker responsibilities while also needing to look for his own shots. In addition to the seven assists, he committed just one turnover on the night. The dynamic will change once Jalen Green, who did not play on Friday, hits the floor, as he should also be used as an on-ball playmaker. But, with the Suns moving on from Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal during the offseason, Booker is well-positioned to provide first-round value this season, especially if he takes on more playmaking responsibilities as he did on Friday.
PHX • Guard • #1
4 months ago
With Kevin Durant traded to the Rockets and Bradley Beal likely being bought out of his contract, Booker will continue to shoulder the load as Phoenix’s franchise cornerstone. Wednesday’s extension means his contract will run through the 2029-30 season, strengthening the commitment between player and franchise. Booker will again be worthy of consideration within the first 25 picks of 12-team fantasy drafts. While he finished last season ranked just outside the top 30, the Suns’ cornerstone was a top-20 player in 2023-24.
Source: Shams Charania
PHX • Guard • #1
4 months ago
No surprises here, as Booker signing this extension has been a foregone conclusion for months. With Kevin Durant gone and Bradley Beal likely on his way out, the Suns will start a rebuild around their young star and keep him as the franchise cornerstone for at least the next five seasons.
Source: Evan Sidery
PHX • Guard • #1
4 months ago
This will tie the Suns and Booker together through 2030. No surprises here, as Booker signing this extension has been a foregone conclusion for months. With Kevin Durant gone and Bradley Beal likely on his way out, the Suns will start a rebuild around Booker. Booker enters his age-29 season in 2025-26 and should be a good fantasy pick this year as the clear main option for the Suns.
Source: Evan Sidery
PHX • Guard • #1
7 months ago
Phoenix’s disappointing 2024-25 season ended with a loss to Sacramento on Sunday, and head coach Mike Budenholzer was fired the following day. Booker may be the only “safe” player on the roster in what should be a busy summer for the franchise. He’s eligible to sign an extension worth $ 149.8 million over two seasons, and according to Windhorst, the Suns intend to offer their star guard that deal. With Phoenix not having control of its first-round pick for the rest of the decade, they’ll likely have to part with Kevin Durant or Bradley Beal (or both) to change the roster’s makeup significantly.
Source: ESPN
PHX • Guard • #1
7 months ago
Booker will sit out Sunday’s season finale with a sore calf. While expected co-stars Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal did not hit 65 games due to injuries, Book made 75 appearances and provided top-25 value in eight-cat formats. He’s a safe bet to offer that production level, but it’s pretty clear that significant changes need to be made in Phoenix this offseason. Whether or not that involves Booker remains to be seen. Collin Gillespie should move into the starting lineup on Sunday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHX • Guard • #1
7 months ago
Booker’s playing time decreased on Friday, playing 28 minutes in the Suns’ home finale after logging 40 in Wednesday’s loss to the Thunder. Of course, Phoenix was eliminated from postseason contention earlier in the week, so there’s no need for Booker to play starters’ minutes. For that reason, fantasy managers should plan for the possibility that he does not play in Sunday’s season finale in Sacramento.
PHX • Guard • #1
7 months ago
Booker put on a show Sunday night, but his issue was that he didn’t have much help. While his 2-of-7 night from three was subpar by his lofty standards, the other Suns combined to shoot 2-of-27. Injuries to Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal have forced Booker to shoulder even more of the offensive workload, which has impacted his turnover count. Averaging 3.9 per game, Booker is ranked outside the top-100 in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks despite scoring 26.7 points. The Suns play four games during Week 23 and may need to win out to have a chance of sneaking into the play-in.
PHX • Guard • #1
7 months ago
With Kevin Durant (ankle) unavailable and Bradley Beal ineffective in his first game back from a hamstring injury, Booker was left to shoulder most of the offensive workload on Friday. He was excellent, shooting over 50 percent from the field and only committing two turnovers in his 38 minutes on the floor. Turnovers have been one of Booker’s issues recently, as he’s averaged 3.8 per game over the past two weeks. Friday’s performance was much-needed, and he’ll look to end Week 22 on a high note when the Suns visit the Knicks on Sunday.
PHX • Guard • #1
7 months ago
With both Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal unavailable, Booker shouldered the offensive workload for Phoenix in this game. This was his highest-scoring double-double since he went off for 47 points and 11 assists in a win over the Jazz in early February. With Durant still expected to miss a few more games and Beal’s status unknown, Booker will continue to provide a ridiculous amount of points and assists. Unfortunately, their next four games are against the Celtics, Knicks, Warriors and Thunder, which means no easy matchups for Booker to feast on. The Suns currently sit 1.5 games out of the Play-In Tournament.
PHX • Guard • #1
8 months ago
Booker had a good night offensively. However, it did not mean much, as he and the Suns were run off the court. The good news for fantasy managers is that he got his numbers before Mike Budenholzer mercifully pulled the plug at the end of the third quarter. Sunday’s game was Booker’s first with 20 points or more since March 19; hopefully, it serves as a catalyst heading into Phoenix’s three-game road trip that begins Tuesday in Milwaukee.
PHX • Guard • #1
8 months ago
Booker has hit double figures in assists in three straight and five of his last seven appearances. While he has only shot 43.9 percent from the field over the past two weeks, the improved assist production is why the Suns’ guard has offered top-50 value during this stretch. Of course, the Suns and fantasy managers want to see Booker shoot the ball better than he has. However, subpar shooting has not kept him from offering solid overall value. The Suns play two more games during Week 21, starting with the Timberwolves on Friday.
PHX • Guard • #1
8 months ago
Booker did not have a great night shooting, as he missed all five of his three-point attempts. However, he made the game’s biggest shot, nailing a step-back jumper with just under two seconds remaining to give Phoenix the victory. If there has been an issue for Booker recently, it has been the inconsistent nature of his scoring. He’s failed to crack 20 points in three of his last six outings, averaging 23.4 per game. That’s more than two points lower than Booker’s season average. While the hit hasn’t significantly damaged the Suns’ guard’s fantasy value, managers hope to see Booker get untracked during his final three games of Week 21.
PHX • Guard • #1
8 months ago
Booker’s 41 points were the most he’s had in a game since dropping 47 against the Jazz on February 7. The 28-year-old shooting guard has had at least 27 points in back-to-back games since going 6-of-17 from the field against the Lakers on Sunday. With Bradley Beal still dealing with a hamstring injury, Booker and Kevin Durant will continue to run the show for Phoenix.
PHX • Guard • #1
8 months ago
Booker’s 41 points were the most he’s had in a game since dropping 47 against the Jazz on February 7. The 28-year-old shooting guard has had at least 27 points in back-to-back games since going 6-of-17 from the field against the Lakers on Sunday. With Bradley Beal still dealing with a hamstring injury, Booker and Kevin Durant will continue to run the show for Phoenix.
PHX • Guard • #1
8 months ago
After shooting poorly in Sunday’s loss to the Lakers, Booker got back on track against an overmatched opponent. He’s scored 22 points or more in five of his last seven games and has been a top-25 player in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. With Bradley Beal (hamstring) out for the rest of Week 20, it will be the Booker and Kevin Durant (14/3/3/1 with one three-pointer in 26 minutes) show for the foreseeable future.
PHX • Guard • #1
8 months ago
Like Kevin Durant, Booker shot 6-of-17 from the field on Sunday. The good news for fantasy managers was Booker’s assist tally, making it two straight games in double figures in that category. Since the All-Star break, he has provided top-25 value in eight-cat formats. With the Suns losing Bradley Beal (hamstring) again, they’ll need more production from Booker as the team looks to chase down the Mavericks for the final play-in spot.
PHX • Guard • #1
8 months ago
Booker’s 13 assists were a season-high, and he finished Friday’s victory with his tenth double-double. The Suns guard, who has scored 22 points or more in four of his last five outings, has provided second-round value in eight-cat formats since the All-Star break. Booker will look to build on Friday’s performance when the Suns visit the Lakers on Sunday.