Suns already found Bradley Beal replacement perfect for Devin Booker

Bradley Beal is reportedly on his way out of the Phoenix Suns, and the team may have identified Koby Brea as a potential ideal replacement to develop alongside Devin Booker. While Brea is not the same caliber or type of player as Beal, the Suns are looking to rebuild around Booker and players like Brea might be a better fit.

In his first two Summer League games, Brea showcased his exceptional three-point shooting. He hit 4 out of 5 threes in his debut and followed it up by making 4 of 6 attempts in the first half against the Atlanta Hawks. His comfort in seeking out his own shots off the ball was particularly notable, a skill the Suns need as they retool their roster.

The Suns drafted Brea with the 41st pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and signed him to a two-way contract, making an immediate rotational role unlikely. However, his strong Summer League performance could accelerate efforts to upgrade his contract.

Brea's off-ball movement and three-point shooting would have addressed a key weakness for last year's Suns, who struggled to generate consistent offense despite having Booker, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal. The redundancy of the "Big 3," all isolation-heavy scorers, limited the inclusion of other necessary skills like off-ball shooting. Brea's ability to create space for himself off the ball and hit threes is precisely what Phoenix needs now.

This summer represents a chance for the Suns to revamp their roster after signing Booker to a record contract extension. While additions like Jalen Green (scoring), Dillon Brooks (defense), and centers Mark Williams, Khaman Maluach, and Nick Richards address other needs, the team still requires elite three-point shooting – Brea's standout skill. His rare shooting ability is evidenced by a 43.4% career three-point percentage over five college seasons, including 43.5% on high volume (5.9 attempts per game) in his final year at Kentucky.

If Brea can hold up defensively, he projects as a perfect fit next to Booker. Although he is currently far from Beal's level as a player, his specific skill set aligns much better with the Suns' rebuilding goals around Booker.