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Kevin Durant reveals Dillon Brooks’ impact on ‘disrespected’ Houston Rockets before he was traded to Phoenix Suns

Dillon Brooks was the forgotten piece of Kevin Durant’s blockbuster move to the Houston Rockets. When the Phoenix Suns traded Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, the headline piece coming to Phoenix was Jalen Green, an exhilarating young star who Houston would have been distraught to see walk out the door.

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Suns’ Dillon Brooks opens up about ‘amazing’ Rockets tribute video

Dillon Brooks is clearly a culture setter, and he’s doing that in his first season with the Phoenix Suns. However, when Brooks talked about playing the Houston Rockets in November, he wanted it to be a moment to remember.

NBA News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 5

Game Suns fall in painful defeat to Rockets, 117-98

The Suns never really found their rhythm against a supremely sharp Houston team, and despite some solid individual efforts, the Suns fall 117-98. Offensively, the numbers speak for themselves: 39% overall shooting and just 14% from deep, with 15 offensive rebounds that never translated into second-chance points.

Kevin Durant News / Field Level Media / December 6

Kevin Durant joins elite club as Rockets sink Suns

Amen Thompson and Kevin Durant combined for 59 points to pace a blistering shooting effort, and the Houston Rockets rolled to a 117-98 victory over the visiting Phoenix Suns on Friday.

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Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / December 5

Phoenix Suns overpowered by Rockets without Devin Booker and Jalen Green

HOUSTON – The Phoenix Suns ran out of ideas on Friday night against the Houston Rockets, as they were defeated by a score of 117 to 98. In a game that demanded creativity, adaptability, and late-game poise, the Suns couldn’t produce any of the above.

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Who is the most-iconic player for every NBA franchise?

Who is the best player in the history of every NBA franchise? That’s a tough question. Who is the most iconic player in the history of every NBA franchise?

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 5

Rockets Suffer Sudden Blow Ahead of Suns Matchup

The Houston Rockets won't have Alperen Sengun available against the Phoenix Suns tonight. He was a late add to the injury report due to illness. Out for the Suns is the duo of Jalen Green and Devin Booker while the Rockets are still down Fred VanVleet (ACL repair), Dorian Finney-Smith (left ankle surgery) and Tari Eason (right oblique strain).

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / December 5

Phoenix Suns’ Dillon Brooks isn’t worried about Rockets crowd in return to Houston

HOUSTON – When Dillon Brooks steps back into Houston for the first time since the mega-deal that shipped him and Jalen Green to the Phoenix Suns for Kevin Durant, the atmosphere will inevitably feel energized with nostalgia, emotion, and noise.

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Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / December 5

Former Suns center Shaquille O’Neal brings unique charm to FIFA World Cup stage

WASHINGTON — A familiar face to the Phoenix Suns stepped into the global spotlight Friday at the FIFA World Cup draw. Former Suns center Shaquille O’Neal served as one of the honorary draw presenters for the tournament, helping announce teams placed into each group.

Kevin Durant News / Burn City Sports / December 5