NBA Market: Big signing for Dillon Brooks with the Phoenix Suns
The controversial player, former of the Memphis Grizzlies, has renewed his contract with those from Arizona
Phoenix Suns has made its commitment to Dillon Brooks clear for the future. The Arizona franchise has reached an agreement with the Canadian forward to extend his contract for three seasons and $73 million, a fully guaranteed deal that will keep him with the team until the 2029-30 season.
Brooks, 30, is coming off his best season in the nine years he has been in the NBA. He averaged 20.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game, setting a new career-high scoring record and becoming a key piece of the Suns, who surprised with 45 wins and a playoff spot.
The forward, who arrived last summer from the Houston Rockets as part of the deal that sent Kevin Durant to Texas, has been instrumental in the team's identity shift under coach Jordan Ott. His defensive intensity and competitive spirit were crucial for Phoenix's climb from being the 27th best defensive team in the NBA in the 2024-25 season to ninth place last season.
The contract extension was negotiated over the past few weeks between Suns CEO Josh Bartelstein, general manager Brian Gregory, and Brooks' agent, Mike George, from Klutch Sports. The goal was to prevent the player from reaching free agency in 2027 and secure the continuity of one of the team's leaders.
Franchise owner Mat Ishbia also made it clear months ago that Brooks was untouchable. He even publicly responded on social media to a rumor suggesting a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers for Austin Reaves, stating that the Suns had no interest in parting ways with the Canadian.
Challenging Year for Brooks
Despite missing 18 games due to a left hand fracture suffered in February, Brooks returned in late March and had a strong playoff performance, averaging 26 points with a 43.8% 3-point shooting accuracy. However, Phoenix was eliminated 4-0 in the first round by the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Suns thus retain the core of a roster that has also added Miles Bridges and Luke Kennard this summer, as well as renewing Collin Gillespie, Mark Williams, and Jordan Goodwin, in a clear attempt to continue a project that aims to take a step forward next season.
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