Phoenix Suns Owner Mat Ishbia Shuts Down Devin Booker Trade Possibilities

Phoenix Suns governor Mat Ishbia has become synonymous with a commitment to winning over the last three-plus years running the organization..

Part of his responsibility is to surround franchise player Devin Booker with the sufficient tools to successfully bring a first NBA title to Phoenix.

With this responsibility comes conversations based around Booker's future in the Valley. Those close to the Suns' organization are adamant that the organization can turn the tide with Booker in fold to return to contention. Detractors claim that the Suns should maximize what they can bring back in a trade for Booker and rebuild from there.

The Detroit Pistons are an organization that has become a popular potential destination for Booker, as the 29-year old is from Michigan and would advance the franchise's title aspirations. 

Well, this is a possibility that will never happen - this comes directly from Ishbia. The 46-year old owner of United Wholesale Mortgage was asked if Booker would ever be traded to Detroit. This was shut down by Ishbia with expedience. 

This makes a great deal of sense. While sending Booker to his hometown team would make for intriguing headlines, it's Ishbia's job to be a steward of the Suns' organization. Trading Booker doesn't align with logical thinking - unless the package offered is exceptional. Trading him to a franchise that doesn't have an A-tier asset such as Detroit makes even less sense. This isn't quality stewardship right at the surface. 

Beyond trade conversations, Ishbia's responsibility is to position Phoenix as a premier organization that is always investing in players. 

The Suns aren't quite in a position to contend in a manner that the Pistons are, but Ishbia still sees the roster as one worth investing in. This includes re-signing guard Collin Gillespie (among others), a bold trade to bring in athletic wing Miles Bridges, and. making a concerted effort to reel in talented prospects such as Arizona's Koa Peat.

Phoenix - still sitting in the first apron - are officially setting the stage to improve upon the 45-win campaign a year ago. The infrastructure is in place to be a frisky playoff team. This is the next step towards Ishbia, general manager Brian Gregory, and the rest of the front office to make another step towards contention. 

Regardless of what the future holds, expect Booker to be in tow for the Suns over the long haul.