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Mat Ishbia answers if Phoenix Suns will trade Dillon Brooks to LA Lakers

Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia has made his thoughts clear on whether Dillon Brooks is leaving the Valley. After a wave of online speculation linking the defensive forward to the Los Angeles Lakers, Mat Ishbia responded directly, shutting down the rumor before it could gain momentum.

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Suns HC Breaks Silence After Mat Ishbia Shuts the Doors on Lakers for Dillon Brooks Trade

We’re loving the escalation of Dillon Brooks’ villain arc every time he’s against the Lakers this season. A trade threatens to ruin that. But the powers that be in Phoenix are beating the narrative down faster than Saitama can raise his fist.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 5

Rockets’ Amen Thompson bodies Dillon Brooks for highlight bucket

Two of the league’s top defenders, Amen Thompson and Dillon Brooks, faced off on Monday as the Houston Rockets hosted the Phoenix Suns at Toyota Center.

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Part of what makes the NBA, or any pro sports league, so compelling to watch is the narratives, especially those centered on rivalries. Throughout the decades, the NBA has fostered a number of rivalries, some long-lasting and others short but sweet.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / January 5

Dillon Brooks kept getting away with rule violation against Thunder

Dillon Brooks continues to try to troll opponents during free throws, and game officials are allowing him to get away with it. Brooks could be seen stomping into the lane just before Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attempted a free throw during Sunday’s game at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Ariz.

Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 5

DeMarcus Cousins would trade Lakers’ Austin Reaves for Dillon Brooks ‘in a heartbeat’

The Los Angeles Lakers got back on track over the weekend with two consecutive victories over the Memphis Grizzlies. Sunday night marked a return to form for Luka Doncic, who scored 36 points, including a couple of dagger threes down the stretch, to push Los Angeles’ record to 22-11 on the season.

NBA News / The SportsRush / January 5

Paul Pierce Says Lakers’ New Ownership Should ‘Reevaluate the Front Office’ Amid Dillon Brooks Trade Buzz

The Lakers are 22-11 so far this year. That’s a very respectable record, and right now it’s good for third in the West, but anyone that’s watched at least a few Lakers games could probably tell you, as currently constructed, this doesn’t seem like a championship-caliber team.

Phoenix Suns News / Fadeaway World / January 5

Dillon Brooks Pinpoints Key Adjustments That Helped Suns Beat OKC

The Phoenix Suns came away with a dramatic 108-105 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night. Although Devin Booker‘s clutch three-pointer sealed the win for the Suns, Dillon Brooks highlighted the key adjustments Phoenix made to put them in a position to secure the victory.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / January 4

Dillon Brooks gives the Suns something the Lakers keep looking for

You know you are onto something real when opposing teams start trying to speak a narrative into existence. In this case, it is the Lakers and it is Dillon Brooks.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / January 3

What it would mean for the Suns if Dillon Brooks is traded to a Western Conference foe

LOS ANGELES — The Phoenix Suns’ rivalry with the Los Angeles Lakers could take on a new edge after a report from Bleacher Report suggested a potential trade scenario between the two teams.

Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / January 1

New Year, New Suns? What can stay and what can go in 2026

2025 has treated the Phoenix Suns very well. Well, at least the second half of it. For the technical people, that clarification is for you. Phoenix boasts a 19-14 record heading into the New Year, exceeding expectations by all accounts.

Phoenix Suns News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 1

Collin Gillespie recalls Dillon Brooks getting T’d up in Suns’ summer pickup game

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks is known for his personality on the court, operating as a modern-day enforcer who doesn’t back down from anyone. Sometimes,

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Phoenix Suns News / Bright Side Of The Sun / December 30

Is Dillon Brooks on his way to the best season of his career?

Arriving this summer with the heavy task of replacing Kevin Durant, the Canadian — long criticized around the NBA for his style and his loud mouth — is somehow nailing the assignment.

NBA News / Bullets Forever / December 29

Washington’s winning streak cut short by Phoenix, fall short 115-101

The Washington Wizards came into this one riding their first win streak (two straight victories) in more than nine months. The Suns were having one of their better weeks of the season, with three straight wins (against the Lakers, and then twice against the Pelicans).

Phoenix Suns News / Field Level Media / December 29

Dillon Brooks, Suns snap Wizards' rare winning streak

Dillon Brooks scored 26 points, Collin Gillespie added 25 points while sinking five 3-pointers and the Phoenix Suns beat the host Washington Wizards 115-101 on Monday to extend their winning streak to four games.

Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / December 24

Dillon Brooks’ swagger on full display in Suns’ lopsided win over Lakers

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Suns faithful didn’t just leave with a win before Christmas, as they also saw another side of Dillon Brooks as Phoenix dominated the Los Angeles Lakers, 132-108, on Tuesday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 24

Suns' Dillon Brooks gets his revenge on LeBron James

Brooks and James have had a mostly one-sided rivalry since the 2023 playoffs.

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Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / December 24

Dillon Brooks shines as Phoenix Suns blow out LeBron James and the Lakers

Tuesday night’s matchup felt tilted from the beginning, and Phoenix’s sizable lead wasn’t the product of fluky shooting or one unstoppable scorer; it’s a system flexing.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 23

ESPN messed up their Dillon Brooks-LeBron James graphic so badly

ESPN somehow managed multiple swings-and-misses on a single NBA graphic this week. During Tuesday afternoon’s edition of “SportsCenter,” ESPN aired a graphic previewing LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers’ upcoming Christmas Day game this week.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 20

NBA Takes Back Technical Foul on Suns' Dillon Brooks

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks had his first technical foul against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday rescinded, according to the NBA: "Dillon Brooks’ (PHX) technical foul at 5:28 in the 2nd quarter on 12/18/25 (vs.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / December 19

Dillon Brooks gets criticized for his dangerous foul on Steph Curry

Dillon Brooks went after yet another NBA superstar this week. Brooks and the Phoenix Suns faced off on Thursday against Steph Curry and the Golden State Warriors.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 19

Suns escape Warriors despite more Dillon Brooks foolishness

Brooks making wildly undisciplined plays in consecutive games bodes poorly for his future and that of his team this season.

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Phoenix Suns News / Larry Brown Sports / December 16

NBA makes a ruling on controversial LeBron James-Dillon Brooks play

The NBA has officially chimed in on the LeBron James-Dillon Brooks controversy from Sunday’s game. James and the Los Angeles Lakers faced off against Brooks and the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, Ariz.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 15

Suns' Dillon Brooks chooses bad time to 'poke bears' again

Dillon Brooks has had an intense rivalry with LeBron James since 2023. Unfortunately for him, the rivalry often ends with Brooks getting ejected while his team loses.

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Phoenix Suns News / Burn City Sports / December 14

Dillon Brooks ejected, chaos ensues as Phoenix Suns lose to Lakers on Sunday

PHOENIX – It was a hectic night full of insanity as the Phoenix Suns lost to the Lakers after a wild ending on Sunday. Phoenix never gave up and didn’t surrender on Sunday night, although they couldn’t finish the comeback as they were defeated by Los Angeles by a score of 116-114.

Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / December 12

Suns Owner Says Dillon Brooks Will Be With Phoenix 'For Good'

Ever since the Phoenix Suns acquired Dillon Brooks this summer, he has spearheaded a huge culture shift that has led to Phoenix completely changing its identity and surpassing all preseason expectations to this point with a 14-11 record so far.