{"id":515679,"date":"2026-01-04T08:18:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-04T08:18:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/515679\/"},"modified":"2026-01-04T08:18:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-04T08:18:27","slug":"suns-could-grant-devin-bookers-wish-to-play-with-karl-anthony-towns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/515679\/","title":{"rendered":"Suns Could Grant Devin Booker\u2019s Wish To Play With Karl-Anthony Towns"},"content":{"rendered":"

PHOENIX \u2013 The Phoenix Suns<\/a> have been a pleasant surprise this season. They have surged to seventh with a 20\u201314 record. With a playoff spot looking increasingly secure, the front office must look to consolidate the roster. An opportunity could soon arise. The Suns could acquire Karl-Anthony Towns<\/a> in a multi-team trade centered on Giannis Antetokounmpo.<\/a><\/p>\n

Suns Could Grant Devin Booker\u2019s Wish To Play With Karl-Anthony Towns
\n\"NovNov 6, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Jalen Green (4) celebrates a three point shot against the Los Angeles Clippers in the first half at the Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

When Phoenix waived and stretched Bradley Beal<\/a> and traded Kevin Durant<\/a> to Houston, the franchise closed the book on a disappointing era. Matt Ishbia promised a tougher identity would emerge. He cleared out leadership. He hired first-year executives Brian Gregory and Jordan Otts as general manager and head coach. That reset has paid off. The Suns now own a top-10<\/a> defense and the league\u2019s 14th-ranked offense. They have done this despite Jalen Green<\/a> playing only two games. A right hamstring strain has sidelined him most of the season.<\/p>\n

Booker, Towns, and a Longstanding Bond<\/p>\n

Devin Booker<\/a> And KAT have known each other since high school. They played together at Kentucky during the 2014\u201315 season. That team went 38\u20131 before losing in the Final Four. Towns, Booker, and D\u2019Angelo Russell<\/a> formed a close friendship as they came up through the ranks. They famously referto themselves as the \u201cGoodfellas,\u201d after the 1990 film.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor us, at this point, it\u2019s bigger than basketball,\u201d Booker said<\/a> at a 2019 SLAM photoshoot. Russell sat to his right. Towns sat to his left. \u201cWe know each other\u2019s families. This is way bigger than the game.\u201d Booker continued. \u201cWe gotta do this again, when we\u2019re all on the same team. Nah, don\u2019t cut it. Y\u2019all got it on footage. When we\u2019re all on the same team\u2014I ain\u2019t gonna tell you which team because I don\u2019t know\u2014we\u2019re gonna do this again.\u201d<\/p>\n

A Booker-Towns pairing in Phoenix would fulfill a long-held dream. Towns currently plays for a contender in New York. That situation could change if Giannis forces a move.<\/p>\n

How a Giannis Trade Opens the Door<\/p>\n

Giannis has become the centerpiece of trade season. Teams have begun positioning themselves to strike if he asks to be traded by Milwaukee. Giannis reportedly favors New York<\/a> as a destination. Cap rules complicate that scenario. The Knicks would need to send Towns elsewhere to complete such a deal.<\/p>\n

That is where Phoenix enters the picture. The Suns could route Karl-Anthony Towns their way in a multi-team structure. They could leverage Green\u2019s upside as the primary asset. A potential framework could look like this:<\/p>\n

Suns receive: Karl-Anthony Towns, Guerschon Yabusele<\/a>
Knicks receive: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Thanasis Antetokounmpo<\/a>
Bucks receive: Jalen Green, Mark Williams,<\/a> Grayson Allen,<\/a> two first-round picks, two swaps, five second-round picks<\/p>\n

New York lands Giannis and gives up Towns and Yabusele. Phoenix parts with its two most promising young players. That is a steep price. It is also the cost of acquiring an All-NBA center. Milwaukee gains a young guard-big pairing and significant draft capital. That return matters. The Bucks do not control many of their future picks.<\/p>\n

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