Sep 30, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) speaks during Houston Rockets media day. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Dillon Brooks Posts Instagram Story After Rockets-Suns Trade

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 24, 2025 2:55 AM ET

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).

Via NBA TV: "In a blockbuster trade, Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant is headed to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft and five second-round picks, per @shamscharania"

In a blockbuster trade, Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant is headed to the Houston Rockets in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in the 2025 draft and five second-round picks, per @shamscharania pic.twitter.com/0aSBhjKfki
— NBA TV (@NBATV) June 22, 2025

Following the trade, Fred VanVleet made a post to his Instagram story for Brooks.

VanVleet wrote: "@dillonbrooks24 boo sum real warrior thank you for shifting this culture with me"

Brooks then reposed the story with a message.

Brooks wrote: "Brothers"

Brooks finished this past year with averages of 14.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per contest while shooting 42.9% from the field and 39.7% from the three-point range in 75 games.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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