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4 Megastars New York Knicks would be happy to trade trove of picks for

By Jordanna Clark

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 05: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on November 05, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 05: Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets looks on against the Charlotte Hornets during their game at Spectrum Center on November 05, 2022 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) /
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New York Knicks, Phoenix Suns, Devin Booker
Devin Booker, Phoenix Suns. (Photo by Vincent Carchietta/USA TODAY Sports) – New York Knicks /

2: Devin Booker

Like the Celtics, the Suns are a championship contender that has gotten off to an 8-3 start. The somber mood at Phoenix’s Media Day in the aftermath of the Robert Sarver saga raised suspicions about the future of the Suns, especially regarding Deandre Ayton who seemed less than thrilled to still be in Arizona.

When it comes to the Knicks, the Suns player that’s come up the most in discussions is Devin Booker. The 26-year-old is a CAA client, and when Leon Rose took over as president of New York, Booker, Donovan Mitchell, and Karl-Anthony Towns were the three CAA clients on Knicks fans’ radars.

Booker signed a four-year, $224 million supermax in early July, so he likely won’t be going anywhere anytime soon. Phoenix is one season removed from making it to the NBA Finals, and last season, they were embarrassed by Jalen Brunson and the Mavericks in the conference semifinals. Perhaps if the Suns have a similar exit in the playoffs in 2023, frustrations could start to arise, similar to what happened with Donovan Mitchell and the Jazz.

Because of Rose’s CAA history, Booker is a player to watch. If he does become available via trade over the next couple of years, the Knicks would undoubtedly have to be willing to give up a lot in return. New York already passed up one big CAA client, so if push comes to shove in Phoenix, the front office could be wary of not making that same mistake again.

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