Don't take my or any other reporter's word for it, listen to what Suns owner Mat Ishbia — whose "all-in" aggressive style led to the trades to acquire Durant and Bradley Beal — told ESPN’s Tim MacMahon: According to Ishbia,

The Houston Rockets have reportedly had long-standing trade interest in Suns star Devin Booker, and they hold numerous first-round assets from Phoenix in future draft cycles. Thus, with the Suns (30-36) mired in mediocrity,

In an interview with ESPN's Tim MacMahon, Suns owner Mat Ishbia acknowledged that they have not come close to meeting internal expectations and they could "pivot and reload" in the summer. He also maintained that Booker is completely off the table in trade talks.