The Phoenix Suns came into this summer as one of the focal points of the NBA offseason with all eyes on the inevitable Kevin Durant trade and what would come after they finally mo

The Rockets selected Whitmore, 20, at No. 20 overall in the 2023 NBA draft following a standout career at Villanova. Whitmore averaged 9.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 51 games for the Rockets last season. All told, Whitmore averaged 16.2 minutes a night in a crowded wing rotation in Houston.

During the draft, ESPN's Brian Windhorst talked about how Booker — the guy the Suns are now building around — was active in the coaching search and is talking with the Suns ab