Luka had been the Mavericks’ star player for many years, so this was a huge surprise. Many people believed Devin Booker’s online post following the trade was directed at Luka and his former team.

Phoenix Suns four-time All-Star Devin Booker has a higher salary for the 2025-26 season than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Donovan Mitchell and Anthony Edwards.