Devin Booker just secured a record-setting $316 million extension with the Phoenix Suns, but the win came with an unexpected personal loss. Just as he became the highest-paid player on a per-year basis in NBA history, Booker and Kendall Jenner have split once again, as per US Weekly. This ends a five-year on-and-off romance that has captivated tabloids and fans alike.
The bittersweet timing highlights a stark contrast: while his basketball future is more secure than ever, his romantic life has once again been thrown into uncertainty. And for a man who once quietly built a relationship with the famously private Jenner, the split underscores how even a talent like Booker can't always control the scoreboard off the court.
A Deal Fit for a Franchise Player
The financial figures are staggering. The New York Times reports that Booker's new two-year, $145 million extension adds to the remaining $171 million on his current deal, bringing the total to $316 million through 2030. That makes Devin Booker the highest-paid player in league history on an annual basis, with an average salary of $75 million a year beginning in 2028.
Yahoo Sports says that the Phoenix Suns made it clear they're all-in on their star guard, who holds virtually every major franchise scoring record and remains a top-tier offensive talent despite a down year in 2024–25. Now 28, Booker has averaged 24.4 points and 5.2 assists over a decade in the NBA, and remains the cultural and athletic centrepiece of a team still searching for its first championship.
But the Suns' recent missteps, including missing the playoffs, firing their third head coach in three years, and trading Kevin Durant, have only intensified the pressure. Still, team owner Mat Ishbia remained resolute: 'I have Devin Booker in his prime. You have to have a superstar to win a championship'.
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Trouble Off the Court
Booker's commitment to Phoenix is clear. His relationship with Kendall Jenner, on the other hand, has been anything but. After years of reconciliations, cryptic photos, and 'private but very affectionate' sightings, the couple reportedly called it quits in June for what sources claim is the final time.
'It always comes down to them both being busy, navigating schedules and just not being on the same page', a source told US Weekly. 'They have communication issues.'
The breakup follows months of speculation, which included sightings of Jenner reconnecting with Bad Bunny as well as rumours of a romantic reset with Booker earlier this year, according to Cosmopolitan Magazine. In February, insiders claimed the two were 'very much together', but by summer, they'd reportedly drifted apart once more.
While Booker has often been reserved about their relationship, he once told WSJ Magazine that he was 'enjoying life to the fullest', a comment that resonated at the time as his game and personal life appeared in sync.
Focused on the Future
For Booker, the challenge now is singular: lead a retooled Suns roster back to relevance in a crowded Western Conference. That includes getting along with new additions like Jalen Green and Khaman Maluach, adjusting to yet another coaching change, and anchoring a team that's always been great, but has always fallen short of a ring.
Even with massive expectations and now a record-breaking contract, Booker seems intent on staying the course. 'I want to do it, and I want to do it here', he said earlier this year, underscoring his desire to win with Phoenix.
But with his girlfriend now officially out of the picture, and the pressure of a massive deal looming, it's clear that the next few seasons will be about more than just points per game. This time it will be about leaving a legacy, both in the game, and out of it.
Because for Devin Booker, basketball is a game of adjustments. And life? Even more so.
