Devin Booker recently made it known he was not too pleased about the Phoenix Suns deciding to cut one of his best friends in point guard Tyler Ulis. The relationship between the two Kentucky products reportedly soured Booker as he wasn’t consulted before he found out his friend was cut from the team Booker is supposed to be the face of.
But it appears, as usual, big money solves all problems. The Suns are reportedly set to offer Booker his rookie scale max extension as soon as possible following their recent string of meetings in Los Angeles.
Following comes from Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Scott Bordow of the Arizona Central and John Gambodaro of Arizona Sports 98.7 in Phoenix.
Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns are progressing toward finalizing a five-year, $158 million maximum contract extension as soon as the weekend, league sources tell ESPN. The Suns presented the offer to Booker in Los Angeles on Tuesday, sources said.
Both sides plan to finalize the agreement shortly after the conclusion of the moratorium on Friday, league sources said.
Breaking news: Suns and Booker met this afternoon. Described as productive. Parameters of max contract were discussed. Mutual interest on both sides in working to finalize the deal
— scott bordow (@sbordow) July 3, 2018
Folks, calm down. The deal will get done. There's a moratorium that the Suns have to wait to conclude before deal can be signed. I'm trying to find out exactly what that is
— scott bordow (@sbordow) July 3, 2018
The Suns and Devin Booker had a productive meeting this afternoon. The paramaters of a maximum contract extension were discussed and there is mutual interest from both sides.
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) July 3, 2018
The Suns and Booker will continue to work on finalizing a deal shortly after the conclusion of the moratorium.
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) July 3, 2018
(7/7/18) UPDATE: Booker and the Suns did agree to a 5-Year, $158 million max contract extension.
Sources: Devin Booker has signed a 5-year, $158M maximum contract extension with the Phoenix Suns.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 8, 2018
Signed, sealed…
BOOKED. ?#Max pic.twitter.com/Qrr8eeseZM
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) July 8, 2018
I am humbled & honored to commit to the Suns organization long term. I loved calling Phoenix home the last 3 seasons as this team & community are special to me. Thank you to the Suns for drafting me and believing in me. I look forward to the future & pursuing a title as a Sun. pic.twitter.com/AHRaraPww6
— Devin Booker (@DevinBook) July 8, 2018
