Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker is ranked 20th in ESPN's Top 100 NBA players list for the 2026-27 season. This marks a slight decline from his 16th-place finish a year ago, but keeps him firmly among the league's elite as the Suns aim to move past a difficult playoff exit. The team's last result was a 122-131 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on April 28, 2026, capping a series where they lost four of their final five games.
ESPN's seven-person panel, which includes analysts like Ben Golliver and Bobby Marks, bases its list on predicted contributions for the upcoming regular season. Vincent Goodwill highlighted Booker's adaptability, calling him a "rare one-team star." Goodwill noted Booker's success playing alongside different teammates, from Chris Paul to Kevin Durant and now Dillon Brooks.
Booker's projected fantasy numbers for 2026-27 are 26.5 points, 6.7 assists, and 4.2 rebounds. Last season, he averaged 26.1 points on 45.6% shooting, six assists, and 3.9 rebounds. His three-point shooting dipped to 33%, just above his career low. But his driving game remained strong. He was one of only five players with at least 1,000 drives and one of eight to score 1,000 points on drives last season.
The list provides context for Booker's standing. He sits just behind Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton, who is 19th. The rankings from 18th to 11th include major stars like LeBron James (18th), Stephen Curry (12th), and Kevin Durant (13th). Durant, traded from the Suns to the Houston Rockets in the 2025 offseason, saw his ranking fall from 9th.
New Suns acquisition Dillon Brooks, who came over in the Durant deal, entered the list at 76th after being unranked last year. Teammate Jalen Green, also acquired in that trade, did not make the Top 100. The Suns' recent form shows the challenge ahead, with a 1-4 record in their last five games, including losses of 109-121 and 120-107 to the Thunder in late April.
At 30 years old, Booker is under contract with Phoenix through the 2029-30 season. His consistency as a primary scorer and playmaker will be central to any Suns turnaround. The team's playoff run ended with a 122-131 defeat, part of a string of losses to Oklahoma City that included a 119-84 blowout on April 19.
Goodwill's analysis points to Booker's durability and skill playing both guard positions. Pencil him in for around 26 points and six assists nightly. The Suns will need that steady production and more from their supporting cast to improve upon their recent results. Fans can track the team's progress and upcoming schedule on our [fixtures](/fixtures) page. Booker's place in the top 20 confirms his status, but the team's success will ultimately define his season.
