The

Dallas Mavericks

are reportedly hesitant to part with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025

NBA Draft,

which is expected to be

Cooper Flagg.

However, the

Phoenix Suns

might just be the perfect trade partner if they decide to make a move. Both teams have a history of bold trades, but while Phoenix’s acquisition of

Bradley Beal

hasn’t panned out, Dallas still has time to evaluate their Luka Doncic trade.

These parallel paths could make the

Mavericks

and

Suns

ideal trade partners, especially if Phoenix is ready to move on from a promising yet ultimately unfulfilling era. Trading

Devin Booker

could be the key to turning the page. ESPN’s Andre Snellings proposed a trade scenario where the Suns would send Booker, the 29th overall pick, a 2028 first-round pick, and a 2029 first-round pick swap to Dallas.

In return, the

Mavericks

would offer Klay Thompson, P.J. Washington, Naji Marshall, Caleb Martin, and the coveted No. 1 overall pick. This deal would strip Dallas of key rotation players, leaving their roster thin, especially with Kyrie Irving sidelined due to an ACL injury. It’s a high-risk move for Dallas, but acquiring Booker could be a game-changer.

For the

Suns

, this trade could be a strategic pivot. They could potentially flip the incoming players, except for Flagg, for more picks or young talent. Teams across the league would be eager to add these versatile players to their rosters in pursuit of an

NBA

championship. However, parting with Booker, a franchise cornerstone, would be a significant decision.


Booker

has been the constant in Phoenix, outlasting numerous coaches, teammates, and even former owner Robert Sarver. Trading him would signal a rebuild, but it might be a necessary step if they can secure a talent like Flagg, one of the most anticipated prospects in recent memory.

Ultimately, if the

Suns

decide to trade

Booker

, it would be an acknowledgment that it’s time to rebuild. This move could set the stage for a new era in Phoenix, potentially replacing one of their greatest players with a future star. The question remains: are the Mavericks and Suns ready to pull the trigger on such a monumental trade?