NBA Trade Window: 3 Teams that could sign Devin Booker during the 2019-20 season

Devin Booker was selected with the thirteenth overall pick by the Phoenix Suns in the 2015 NBA draft, and the 22-year-old has firmly established himself as one the games rising superstars. Over his first four seasons in the league, Booker has averaged 21.4 points, 4.2 assists, and 3.5 rebounds per game - and the shooting guard has already enjoyed a historic 70-point in a game.

The 18-19 season was also the best of Booker's career as he averaged 26.6 points while recording the best shooting percentage to date. However, his Phoenix team continues to struggle, winning just 40 games over the past two seasons.

Booker is signed through until 2024, although the 23-year-old has previously hinted that he could look to leave if things don't improve. This leaves Booker's long-term future in doubt, and it is possible that he could attempt to force through a trade. So, as we head towards the 2019-20 season, here are three potential trade destinations for the Michigan native.

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#3 New York Knicks

The New York Knicks missed out on its primary targets this summer

The New York Knicks believed they were getting Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving in free agency, although the All-Star duo headed across town to the Brooklyn Nets. The snub demonstrated just how far the New York franchise has fallen, and the team is no longer a contender when it comes to recruiting big-name free agents. Nevertheless, the Knicks remain desperate to lure a star to New York, and Booker could be their man.

With a lack of available assets, the Knicks face a huge task to put together a trade package that would satisfy the Suns, and NY would have to gut their future draft pick reserve. However, there is no team in the NBA more desperate than the Knicks, and they could somehow find a way to pull this one-off.

#2 Oklahoma City Thunder

The Thunder entered rebuild mode after losing the All-Star duo of Paul George and Russell Westbrook

After Paul George handed in a surprise trade request earlier this summer, the Oklahoma City Thunder decided to grant PG13's wish and enter full-scale rebuild mode. Russell Westbrook and Jerami Grant quickly followed George out of Oklahoma City, although Sam Presti managed to haul a record-breaking number of draft picks from his firesale.

The general manager is currently focused on offloading his remaining high earners such as Steven Adams, Chris Paul, and Dennis Schroder, although the Thunder have plenty of young talent to build around such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Located in one of the NBA's smallest markets, Oklahoma City has no chance of luring a new superstar in free agency, and the team will need to acquire a new star via trade. Though with a war chest of first-round draft picks, the Thunder are among the most realistic destinations for Booker - and the 22-year-old's arrival would significantly improve the mood in OKC.

#1 Boston Celtics

Devin Booker could form a lethal partnership with Jayson Tatum

The Boston Celtics managed to sign Kemba Walker and Enes Kanter in free agency, although the summer was ultimately a disappointment for the franchise. Al Horford and Kyrie Irving both bolted to rival teams in the East, while the Celtics were never serious contenders to sign their number one target in Anthony Davis. The lack of talent hitting free agency next summer, also means that the Celtics face a tough task holding onto Jaylen Brown.

As things stand, Boston has no chance at competing with the Sixers, Nets, and Bucks - and aside from Jayson Tatum and Kemba Walker, the Celtics should allow the Suns to have their pick of players. Ultimately, the Celtics need a player of Booker's caliber to challenge the East's best, and the team should throw everything at a deal if the Suns show any appetite to trade Booker.