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When the Phoenix Suns were pushed out of the playoffs on Sunday night, everyone expected to hear some rumors about the team on Monday morning.
But few people expected to hear that Devin Booker reportedly wants to become part of the New York Knicks.
However, that is what Stephen A. Smith declared on Monday, via NBACentral.
Smith stated that the “scuttlebutt” in “NBA circles” is that Booker is hoping to join the Knicks soon.
Devin Booker reportedly wants to join the Knicks, per @stephenasmith
“[Devin Booker] might deny it, I haven’t spoken to him. I’m just telling you the scuttlebutt in the NBA circles is that brother wanna be in New York.”
(h/t @ClutchPoints ) pic.twitter.com/iju8Sv4cHO
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) April 29, 2024
The news of this was met with a mix of excitement, confusion, and a lot of caution, considering the source.
In fact, many people on Twitter said they wouldn’t trust this rumor because it was coming from Smith, an avowed and lifelong Knicks fan.
Stephen A Smith is not a source especially when it comes to any players “wanting” to join the Knicks
— Cody Mallory (@RealCodyMallory) April 29, 2024
was excited til I seen “per @stephenasmith”
— Teg (@IQfor3) April 29, 2024
Then there were plenty of people who didn’t see the upside for the Knicks.
They are the second-best team in their conference and have a very tight, close-knit, and deep roster.
If they wanted to land Booker, they would have to break that roster apart, which could jeopardize the great chemistry that has been built in New York.
Why would they risk doing that, even for someone as good as Booker?
Why would you break a NY team when it’s going so well?
— tkdance12 $DROIDS $RCADE $BUBBLE $XTER $SOMO (@tkdance12) April 29, 2024
However, some people said that the combination of Booker and Brunson would be one to watch and would be very exciting.
Jalen Brunson and Booker I would be down to see that!
— Justin David Kish • Sports Journalist (@JustinDavidKish) April 29, 2024
No one knows how reliable Smith is as a source on this matter and there is also a lot of debate about whether the Knicks are actually interested in Booker.
But the fact that he might be thinking of moving to another team is massive news, and it could be a turning point for the Suns.
After Sunday’s loss, it’s clear that something needs to change in Phoenix but it’s not clear if Booker will be involved in any adjustments.
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