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The offseason trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets was a major win for the Rockets' braintrust. They'd been on the prowl for a surefire

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 3

Toughness is Still the Rockets' Identity

One of the defining features of the new era Houston Rockets is a reflection of how the team is coached and led by head coach Ime Udoka. Houston has been

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / July 24

Dillon Brooks Might Be Suns' Best Trade Acquisition

The Phoenix Suns made a massive trade earlier in the offseason, sending Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for three key pieces. Out of those three players, Jalen Green is the headliner as a former No.

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The '2024-25 NBA triple-doubles' quiz

43 different players recorded a triple-double in the 2024-25 NBA season. How many of them can you name in six minutes?

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / July 16

Can Dorian Finney-Smith Replace the Production of Dillon Brooks?

The Houston Rockets have made several drastic changes since the offseason began back in May. Multiple signings and contract extensions, and of course, made the most significant trade of the offseason in the NBA when they sent Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks to the Phoenix Suns for Kevin Durant.

NBA News / Yardbarker

20 old school players who would have thrived in the modern NBA

Which former NBA players watch today's game and think to themselves, Man, I would have been awesome in today's game? Probably all of them. But how many of them are right?

NBA News / Phoenix Suns on SI / July 12

Dillon Brooks Looking Forward to Changing Suns Culture

Throughout his NBA career, Dillon Brooks has been the prime example of a player you hate going against, but would love to have on your team. His hard-nosed style of play has already been pivotal in shaping the culture of two teams during his eight years in the league in the Memphis Grizzlies and Houston Rockets.

Houston Rockets News / Fastbreak on SI / July 12

Dillon Brooks Makes Honest Statement After Suns-Rockets Trade

Dillon Brooks has been a very valuable role player for the Houston Rockets over the previous two seasons. He helped the team finish the 2024-25 season as the second seed in the Western Conference with a 52-30 record.

NBA News / Burn City Sports / July 11

Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green take shots at Houston Rockets during Phoenix Suns’ media session

LAS VEGAS – Summer league is underway in Las Vegas, and cameras caught Phoenix Suns newcomers Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks sharing a moment and taking shots at their former team.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Suns Send Dillon Brooks Message After Massive Trade

The Phoenix Suns have been one of the more active teams during this offseason period and for good reason. They finished the regular season with a 36-46 record and failed to qualify for a spot in the NBA Playoffs or the NBA Play-In Tournament.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / July 9

Could newest Suns wing Dillon Brooks 'villain' tactics work in Phoenix?

One of the biggest pieces of the Kevin Durant trade between the Phoenix Suns-Houston Rockets, was the arrival of Dillon Brooks. Coined by the nickname “Dillon the Villain”, the 29-year-old is known for his aggravating tactics on and off the court.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 6

Seven-team Kevin Durant trade officially finalized

The seven-team trade that sends star forward Kevin Durant and free agent big man Clint Capela (via sign-and-trade) to Houston is now official, according to press releases from several teams, including the Rockets.

Wizards may have gotten next breakout star in trade with Rockets

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NBA News / Burn City Sports / July 5

New Suns wing Dillon Brooks breaks silence on trade to Phoenix

One of the most underrated pieces in the Kevin Durant trade between the Phoenix Suns and Houston Rockets, was the arrival of forward Dillon Brooks. The 29-year-old is one of the premier perimeter defenders in the NBA and has grown into a nearly 40% 3-point shooter.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 4

Kevin Durant headlining record NBA trade

The trade that is sending Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets has turned out to be much bigger than originally anticipated.

Suns reportedly could make surprising move with Bradley Beal

Lakers to sign former first-round pick, get insurance at center

Bronny James discusses mindset amid LeBron's uncertain future with Lakers

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Damian Lillard responds to Bucks report

Analyst rips 'desperate' Bucks move

NBA News / Lakers Nation / July 3

Report: Lakers involved in potential record seven-team expanded Kevin Durant trade

General managers across the league are getting creative to try to put the best possible rosters together.

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Report: Three notable teams want to sign Damian Lillard

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Houston Rockets News / Fastbreak on SI / June 24

Dillon Brooks Posts Instagram Story After Rockets-Suns Trade

Dillon Brooks has spent each of the last two seasons playing for the Houston Rockets. After a productive stint with the franchise, ESPN's Shams Charania reported that he has now been traded to the Phoenix Suns (in a deal for Kevin Durant).

NBA News / Yardbarker / June 22

Did Rockets give up too much for Kevin Durant?

The Rockets traded guard Jalen Green, forward Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and five second-round picks to the Phoenix Suns for Durant on Sunday.

Kevin Durant traded to West contender in blockbuster deal

Landing spots for three NBA Draft prospects remain a mystery

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 11

Reviewing Rockets Dillon Brooks' Best Shooting Season

The Houston Rockets' shooting was nothing for fans or the front office to be ecstatic over, as they ranked among the lowest teams in the NBA for three-point made and three-point percentage.

NBA News / Brooklyn Nets on SI / June 5

Could Dillon Brooks Land in Brooklyn in a Cam Johnson Draft-Day Trade?

With reports suggesting the Brooklyn Nets will use Cam Johnson to acquire a second lottery pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, the team that would benefit the most from adding the veteran sharpshooter would be the Houston Rockets.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 27

One Area Dillon Brooks Can Improve on Next Season for the Houston Rockets

After the Houston Rockets won only 22 games in the 2022-23 season, the Rockets knew it was time to move past the rebuilding phase and become a more competitive team.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 30

History shows Dillon Brooks' trash-talking ways only end in failure

Dillon Brooks is a tenacious defender and a supremely confident trash talker. But in the playoffs, his brash rhetoric tends to blow up in his face.

Warriors win a nail-biter to take a 3-1 series lead over Rockets

Watch: Warriors and Rockets have first-half altercations in Game 4

Don Nelson helps Warriors steal another playoff game

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NBA News / Yardbarker / April 28

Watch: Warriors and Rockets have first-half altercations in Game 4

The Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets have played a highly physical first-round series. Monday night, it spilled over into a series of second-quarter altercations.

Stephen Curry's 36 points help Warriors rally past Rockets

Cavaliers set several records in first-round sweep of Heat

Humiliating loss should lead Heat to question everything

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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17

Dillon Brooks makes promise before playoff series against Warriors

Dillon Brooks has gotten the playoff matchup that he wanted, and he isn’t about to miss a second of it.

It's disrespectful to label Rockets underdogs against Warriors

Suns' Durant and Rockets have 'mutual interest' in working together

20 notable NBA players who never made an All-Star Game

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Houston Rockets News / Field Level Media / April 2

Rockets F Dillon Brooks gets 16th technical foul, automatic suspension

Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks received his 16th technical foul of the season on Wednesday, which will lead to an automatic one-game suspension.

Houston Rockets News / Hoops Rumors / April 2

Rockets’ Dillon Brooks notches 16th technical, faces suspension

Upon kicking Jazz guard Collin Sexton during an ongoing game, Rockets forward Dillon Brooks has been dinged for his 16th technical foul of the 2024-25 season, per Bleacher Report.

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