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Sports analyst Stephen A. Smith claims that Devin Booker is eyeing the New York Knicks.

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Despite the offensive talent that they have, the Phoenix Suns were swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Points this season

46%112,5Points made:112,5Accuracy:46,4%Place in standings:19Record max:145Record min:73Best scorer:Jalen BrunsonTeamNBAStatisticsSchedule

After the Suns’ shocking early exit, ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith claimed on First Take that Devin Booker prefers to play with the New York Knicks.

“From what I'm being told, I don't know if it'll ever happen, Devin Booker wants to be in New York. That's what I'm being told,” Smith said.

“Now he might deny it. I haven't spoken to him. I'm just telling you. The scuttlebutt in the NBA circles is that [the] brother wants to be in New York.

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“So if you're Phoenix, you got at least two people, probably three—who all get paid about $150 million combined—don't want to be there.”

Booker has been in Phoenix since the franchise drafted him in 2015. He has averaged 24.3 points (46% FG), 4.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists throughout his career.

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