Dillon Brooks: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Mock Trade Sends Suns' Dillon Brooks to Lakers for $66 Million Duo

The Phoenix Suns are set to enter next season with an almost completely different roster than what they had last season after making major changes to it this offseason.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / August 11

Bucks Linked to All-Defensive Wing as Ideal Trade Fit

The Milwaukee Bucks were linked to Houston Rockets wing Dillon Brooks, who could potentially become available during the season. Brooks was traded over the summer to the Phoenix Suns from the Houston Rockets in the Kevin Durant trade.

Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 11

Who Are The Rockets' New Leaders?

The Houston Rockets' front office recognized its need for veteran leadership while attempting to complete its rebuild and regain relevance in the NBA landscape.

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The '2021-22 NBA All-Stars' quiz

Including injury replacements, 27 players were selected for the 2022 NBA All-Star Game. How many of the 27 can you name in five minutes?

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / August 8

What Dillon Brooks' Departure Means For The Rockets' Defense

When the Houston Rockets traded away Dillon Brooks as part of a deal to acquire Kevin Durant, it was understood that the team was making a defensive swap for an offensive player.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 worst contracts in the NBA for 2025-26

Not every player on here is bad or overrated - rather, the contract is one that is currently or has the chance to be a cap killer moving forward.

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.

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 / 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.

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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Rockets bolster depth with free-agent signing to continue active offseason

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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

Paul Pierce makes wild claim about his NBA career after LeBron's comments

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.

Somebody needs to save LeBron James from the Lakers

Report: Three notable teams want to sign Damian Lillard

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The 'NBA all-time scoring leaders' quiz

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Houston Rockets News / Houston Rockets on SI / June 29

The Rockets Need Replacement Heart and Soul

After accomplishing one of the biggest trades the team has made in the 2020s, the Houston Rockets are ready to compete against some of the league's best teams for Houston's first championship since the mid-90s.

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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The 'LeBron's championship teammates' quiz

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

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The 'Most 40-point NBA games' quiz

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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Houston Rockets News / Larry Brown Sports / April 2