Booker posted 33 points (11-23 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 8-8 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Monday's 109-105 victory over the Lakers.
Booker was coming off his worst shooting performance of the season Saturday in the win over the Mavericks. However, the star guard bounced back admirably here and responded with his best scoring output of the campaign. Booker has struggled with consistency, but he's reached the 20-point mark in his last three outings. An uptick in efficiency would boost his fantasy value even more, though it's already quite high as one of the Suns' top-scoring options.
Booker supplied 21 points (4-12 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 11-12 FT), one rebound, five assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Saturday's 114-102 win over Dallas.
Booker ended with a decent stat line all things considered, but the shooting woes can't be overlooked. The star guard gained nearly half of his points from the charity stripe, but that approach isn't sustainable on a long-term basis. Booker has scored over 20 points in his last two contests, and there's a strong chance this was nothing more than an off night for one of the most talented pure scorers in The Association. Booker will try to bounce back against the Lakers on Monday.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Pops for 23 against Lakers
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Booker closed with 23 points (9-21 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Friday's 123-116 loss to the Lakers.
He led the Suns in three-pointers on the night as the team shot 45.9 percent (17-for-37) from beyond the arc. Booker has been locked in from long distance to begin the campaign, draining eight of 15 three-point attempts through the first two games, but that's unlikely to last -- the 27-year-old guard has never shot better than 38.3 percent from three-point range over a full season.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Efficient in win
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Booker contributed 15 points (5-9 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal in 32 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 116-113 overtime win over the Clippers.
Even with the addition of a "true point guard" in Tyus Jones, Booker was still able to rack up six assists during Wednesday's victory. While Booker is still an elite volume scorer, he likely won't be relied on to go for nearly 30 points a night when Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal are both healthy.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Leads team with 22 pooints
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Booker recorded 22 points (8-18 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 28 minutes in Thursday's 128-122 loss to the Lakers.
Booker's ankle showed no ill effects in Phoenix's final preseason game as the starting five received max minutes. The offense should improve somewhat under Mike Budenholzer's direction, with Booker showcased as the primary backcourt option.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Starting vs. Lakers
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Booker is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Lakers.
The Suns will play their expected starting lineup for the first time in the preseason, and it couldn't have come at a better time, as this will be their final tune-up before the regular-season opener against the Clippers next Wednesday. Booker will start at shooting guard alongside Tyus Jones in the backcourt.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Moves past ankle issue
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Coach Mike Budenholzer said Booker (ankle) is ready to go after looking great during Tuesday's practice, Kellan Olson of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Booker has missed the past two exhibitions due to right ankle soreness but will return to action for Thursday's preseason finale against the Lakers. With Tyus Jones (rest) in the fold, Booker is expected to move back to shooting guard after averaging a career-high 6.9 assists per game last season.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Remains out Sunday
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Booker (ankle) won't play in Sunday's preseason game versus the Nuggets, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Booker will miss his second straight preseason contest Sunday due to right ankle soreness. The star guard's next chance to suit up is Thursday's preseason matchup with the Lakers.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Out with ankle problem
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Booker is not in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Pistons due to right ankle soreness, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
The Suns are not concerned about Booker's ankle injury, but they're being extremely cautious with it, so he won't be featuring here. The goal for Booker is to be healthy and available for the Oct. 23 regular-season opener against the Clippers, so it's uncertain if Booker will play in the rest of the preseason.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Struggles with shot Tuesday
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Booker scored 10 points (4-13 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) while adding three assists, a rebound and a block in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 105-97 preseason win over the Pistons
It was a rough shooting night for Booker, but with the regular season still two weeks away, the four-time All-Star has plenty of time to find his form. He's averaged better than 25 points in six straight seasons, and with Tyus Jones solidifying the point guard position for the Suns, Booker should be able to better focus on his scoring duties rather than taking on more of a distribution role. However, that also likely means he won't be able to repeat the career-high 6.9 assists per game he delivered in 2023-24.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Leads starters with 12 points
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Booker finished Sunday's 118-14 preseason win over the Lakers with 12 points (4-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three assists and two rebounds over 14 minutes.
None of the Suns' starters outside of Tyus Jones played more than 14 minutes Sunday, but Booker managed to score in double digits alongside Bradley Beal (11). Booker played a crucial role in Team USA's gold medal campaign at the Paris Olympics, and he'll look to carry that momentum into the 2024-25 season.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Moving back to shooting guard
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Coach Mike Budenholzer said Friday that Booker is expected to start at shooting guard in 2024-25, Duane Rankin of The Arizona Republic reports.
Booker is expected to start alongside Tyus Jones and Bradley Beal as Phoenix's shooting guard next season. In 2023-24, Booker mostly served as the team's starting point guard, which saw his assists per game ascend to a career-high 6.9. With Jones now slated to take on the primary playmaking role, Booker could see his assists numbers decline slightly.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Efficient outing to take home gold
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Booker chipped in 15 points (6-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), six rebounds and three assists across 28 minutes in Team USA's 98-87 win over France in the gold medal game of the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
After posting a team-high 13 points on 5-for-7 from the field at the half, Booker was quiet while shooting 1-for-3 in the second half. However, Team USA took home gold, and Booker's three-point shooting was a major reason why. The 27-year-old averaged 11.7 points, 3.3 assists and 2.7 rebounds across 22.0 minutes per game in six Olympic appearances. Booker also shot an impressive 56.5 percent from deep, and he was a consistent bucket for Team USA.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Leads USA in Olympic win
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Booker recorded 18 points (6-9 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 15 minutes during Tuesday's 122-87 win over Brazil in the quarterfinals of the Paris Olympics.
Booker managed to provide a team-high 18 points as a member of the starting five, despite playing only 15 minutes in the contest. The All-Star was hot from beyond the arc, and his ability to shoot from three-point range has made him one of Team USA's top options in these Olympic Games. Booker shot 5-for-9 from deep during the group stage, during which he averaged 10.3 points, 4.3 assists and 2.3 rebounds across 21.7 minutes in three matches.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Shooting woes in victory Monday
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Booker tallied three points (1-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block across 25 minutes in Team USA's 92-88 exhibition game win over Germany on Monday.
Booker has started two consecutive exhibition games for Team USA; however, he shot only 3-for-11 from the field across that span. The 27-year-old has been in and out of the starting lineup due to Kevin Durant's (calf) absence, but if Durant returns in time for the Paris Olympics, Booker could very well be pushed out of the starting five. Booker did have a solid outing against Australia on July 15 coming off the bench, but since then, he has accumulated only 11 points in the past three games.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Drops 49 points in defeat
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Booker accumulated 49 points (13-21 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 20-21 FT), five rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals in 45 minutes during Sunday's 122-116 loss to Minnesota in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Minnesota swept the Suns on Sunday, but Booker did everything he could to keep Phoenix in contention during a back-and-forth matchup, logging his fourth-highest scoring total of the season while contributing on both ends of the court. Booker remained dominant during his age-27 season, averaging 27.1 points, 6.9 assists and 4.5 rebounds in 36.0 minutes per game. Booker should continue to play a prominent role for Phoenix during the 2024-25 season, his 10th year with the team.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Delivers eight dimes in Game 3 loss
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Booker accumulated 23 points (8-15 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and two steals in 42 minutes during Friday's 126-109 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Booker finished just two assists away from recording a double-double in Game 3, and the star guard will need to be at his best Sunday if the Suns want to avoid getting swept in the first round. Booker's scoring numbers have increased with each passing game in the series, though this was the first time he surpassed the 20-point plateau.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Perfect from line to boost offense
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Booker finished Saturday's 120-95 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals with 18 points (5-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, five assists and one steal over 38 minutes.
Booker shot a perfect mark from the free-throw line and ended second on the team in scoring to go along with a handful of assists. Booker entered the postseason with three straight games of 20 or more points, adding five or more assists in two of those outings. He has gotten to the line often for Phoenix as of late, ending the regular season with five or more made free throws in 11 straight contests. However, the Suns need more overall offensive production from Booker moving forward.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Drops 23 against Minnesota
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Booker provided 23 points (6-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 8-10 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Sunday's 125-106 victory over the Timberwolves.
The 27-year-old guard scored more than 20 points for the third straight game to close out the regular season, and the sixth time in eight April contests. Booker has averaged 27.9 points, 7.4 assists, 3.0 threes, 2.8 boards and 1.1 steals over that eight-game stretch, a surge that helped the Suns climb out of the Play-In Tournament and secure a playoff spot.
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Suns' Devin Booker: Strong from deep as top scorer
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Booker recorded 37 points (13-24 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound, four assists, one block and one steal in 39 minutes during Wednesday's 124-108 win over the Clippers.
Booker led all Suns players in threes made and scoring to go along with a quartet of assists while finishing perfect from the free-throw line in a high-scoring victory. Booker has scored 35 or more points in 13 games this season, surpassing the 30-point mark in five of his last 10 outings. He has connected on at least five threes in three of his last six contests.
