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Dillon Brooks continued a career-best campaign on Monday, powering the Phoenix Suns to a 126-117 win over the Brooklyn Nets. Brooks posted a game-high 27 points while draining 6-of-9 three-point attempts. Following the performance, Nets forward Ziaire Williams, who was teammates with Brooks with the Memphis Grizzlies, had a blunt declaration about the Suns forward’s […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for NBA basketball as we see another installment of this recent cross-conference rivalry. The Phoenix Suns (24-17) will take on the New York Knicks (25-16) to finish their season series, Phoenix leading 1-0. Check our NBA odds series for the Suns-Knicks prediction and pick. The Phoenix Suns are currently […]

It’s becoming very apparent that Dillon Brooks is a positive influence for any team he plays for. It’s no coincidence that the Memphis Grizzlies fell off after Brooks was let go in free agency in 2023, and the Houston Rockets credited Brooks time and time again for setting a defensive-minded culture and a winning atmosphere. […]

The Memphis Grizzlies have been mired in the trade rumor mill recently, with ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania reporting that the team was open to trading star point guard Ja Morant. It’s been a swift fall from grace for a Grizzlies team that once looked to be on the cusp of something special in the […]

The league announced on Thursday that they have rescinded the technical foul assessed to the Phoenix Suns forward during the third quarter of last night’s game against the Miami Heat. The call originally came after a heated sequence where Brooks appeared to shove Heat guard Norman Powell, leading to a scuffle that saw Powell held […]

The tension boiled over in the second half between the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns at Kaseya Center after Norman Powell and Dillon Brooks got into it. Brooks was going for a layup in the third quarter when he and Powell collided. Brooks appeared to have shoved Powell, who did not appreciate the act. He […]

You can always expect the unexpected when it comes to Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks. He had a rather interesting postgame interview after they beat his former team, the Memphis Grizzlies, 117-98, at FedExForum on Wednesday. Brooks led the Suns with 21 points, seven rebounds, and three assists, as they improved to 22-15, bouncing back […]

Bad news for other NBA teams… Dillon Brooks is likely staying with the Phoenix Suns. But when did his name get thrown into the mix for trade rumors? It took place on Monday, and Suns owner Mat Ishbia said Brooks isn’t going anywhere. He shut down the rumor from the moment it took place. During […]

Dillon Brooks is having a career-year for the Phoenix Suns, and other NBA teams are catching on. But it’s something that head coach Jordan Ott knew heading into the season. Both Ott and Brooks have highlighted the culture, which is why the latter has been mentioned in trade discussions. On Monday, Suns owner Mat Ishbia […]

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. They guarded each other in the early goings of the game, and in one instance, it was Thompson who got the better of Brooks. After a defensive stop, the […]

Before the season started, Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia took exception to the media’s low expectations for his squad, specifically regarding its defense. He was banking on Dillon Brooks sparking new life in the locker room and on the court, and 35 games into the 2025-26 campaign, those instincts have been incredibly accurate. The veteran […]

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. Still, questions remain […]

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, he’s defined by his antics on the court, which often involve spirited discussions with NBA referees. Well, we know that Brooks is certainly consistent both on and off an NBA court, per an […]

New Year’s Day in the NBA will continue as we’re set for another betting prediction and pick for this next cross-conference showdown. The Phoenix Suns (19-13) will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers (18-16) for the first of two season meetings between these two teams. Check our NBA odds series for the Suns-Cavs prediction and pick. The Phoenix […]

Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins believes the growing tension between LeBron James and Dillon Brooks has evolved into something larger than a typical on-court matchup, framing it as a rivalry that transcends the NBA landscape. Speaking on the latest episode of the Road Trippin’ Show, Perkins said the dynamic between the two stars has reshaped […]

PHOENIX– If anyone knows a good offensive game, it’s Devin Booker. The Phoenix Suns shooting guard has been at the top of every scouting report ever since he was in the league. However, Dillon Brooks might be taking that title from him. He posted 25 points on 10-15 shooting from the field, but no other […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA– The Golden State Warriors secured a much-needed 119-116 win over the Phoenix Suns to snap a three-game losing streak. And they had to do so without Draymond Green, who was tossed early in the second quarter after receiving back-to-back technical fouls for shoving Suns guard Collin Gillespie and arguing with the officials […]

SAN FRANCISCO, CA– Safe to say, there’s no love lost between Dillon Brooks and the Golden State Warriors. After the Dubs’ narrow 119-116 win over the Phoenix Suns, in a heated rematch full of technical fouls and a Draymond Green ejection, Steve Kerr blasted Brooks over his history of dirty plays, two nights after Brooks […]

The Phoenix Suns are 15-12 on the season and sit in seventh place in the Western Conference. Early on in the season, the team is seemingly playing above expectations, and Kendrick Perkins credits Dillon Brooks for the team remaining competitive. During a segment on “NBA on ESPN,” the former NBA center revealed that Brooks is […]

PHOENIX– Revenge is a dish best served with a win, if you’re Dillon Brooks. After the Phoenix Suns took down the Golden State Warriors 99-98 in dramatic fashion, it felt like another vintage Brooks performance. He finished the game with 24 points and consistently posed a threat throughout. The tenacious defense, microwave scoring, and ability […]

Wherever Dillon Brooks plays, just know that he’s going to be his most authentic self, and he’s not going to back down from a challenge. Since he’s been with the Phoenix Suns, he’s kept that mindset, and there’s no doubt that it has been contagious around the team, which could be one of the reasons […]

LeBron James got the last laugh over Dillon Brooks following the NBA’s last two-minute report for the Los Angeles Lakers’ 116-114 win over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night. During the final minute of the game, Brooks made a big 3-pointer over James that saw Phoenix take the lead for the last time. Brooks believed […]

Lately, former NBA player Paul Pierce calls it like he sees it. For instance, he compared OKC Thunder MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to Michael Jordan. Now, he’s as candid as can be about the playoff chances for the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns. During an appearance on the No Fouls Given podcast, Pierce made it […]

LeBron James has had a range of tough opponents during what is the longest-ever career in the NBA. However, in recent years, none have gotten more attention than the LeBron James–Dillon Brooks feud, which has grown into one of the NBA’s most unusual modern rivalries. What began as a few competitive moments has evolved into […]

It is no secret that Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James and Phoenix Suns sparkplug Dillon Brooks have one of the NBA’s most contentious beefs. Fans and pundits were treated to another installment of the feud during the Lakers’ 116-114 victory on Sunday. After Brooks drained a clutch 3-pointer to give the Suns a lead […]

PHOENIX– Sunday’s game between the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers was mostly highlighted by two people: LeBron James and Dillon Brooks. The two were constantly jawing throughout the game, as they have been the last few years. However, Sunday’s game had some extra heat to it. For instance, Brooks swatted a ball at […]

The final moments of Sunday night’s game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns will have people buzzing for days. LeBron James and the Lakers escaped with a 116-114 win over Phoenix at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix, but not before a major scare down the stretch. The Lakers entered the fourth quarter […]

It was perhaps only a matter of time until Dillon Brooks got ejected on Sunday, as the Phoenix Suns hosted the Los Angeles Lakers at Mortgage Matchup Center. Brooks received a technical foul just minutes into the first quarter and then got into an altercation with LeBron James in the third frame. With only 12.2 […]

It is not a meeting between LeBron James and Dillon Brooks if they did not try to cut each other’s throats and feed them to a pack of hyenas. James and Brooks once again got into a skirmish on Sunday, as the Los Angeles Lakers visited the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Early in […]

There weren’t too many high expectations for the Phoenix Suns heading into the 2025-26 season. This is why making it to the knockout stage of the NBA Cup was a major accomplishment in and of itself already. But now that they’re there, they must have wanted to go all the way. Alas, what stood in […]

The NBA Cup is back in action as we’re set to bring you betting predictions and picks for the Western Conference side of the bracket. The No. 4 Phoenix Suns (14-10) will take on the No. 1 Oklahoma City Thunder (23-1), OKC leading the season series 1-0. Check our NBA Cup odds series for the Suns-Thunder prediction and pick. […]

PHOENIX– What is this said ‘dog mentality’ the Phoenix Suns have? Players and coaches have adopted the philosophy ever since the Suns hired head coach Jordan Ott back in the summer. Some have taken that mantra to heart, most notably Dillon Brooks and Collin Gillespie. The latter has caught plenty by surprise, but not the […]

On Monday evening, the Phoenix Suns will hit the road to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in a matchup between two potential playoff teams in the Western Conference. Dillon Brooks is on the injury report for this game, currently listed as questionable with left Achilles soreness. Here’s everything we know about Brook’s injury and his […]

After Dillon Brooks has contributed to huge performances for the Phoenix Suns, it has prompted some, like DeMarcus Cousins, to say that he should get more credit and he’s comparable to players like Draymond Green with their intensity. As the Suns forward bows down to no opposing player, Green himself would even give his opinions […]

Dillon Brooks is clearly a culture setter, and he’s doing that in his first season with the Phoenix Suns. However, when Brooks talked about playing the Houston Rockets in November, he wanted it to be a moment to remember. Going into the Toyota Center, fans were excited to see “the villain” back on the court. […]

When the Houston Rockets traded for Kevin Durant, most of the discussion centered around moving on from former No. 2 pick Jalen Green. But as the Phoenix Suns return to Houston for the first time since that deal, it’s clear that the bigger loss for Houston wasn’t Green: it was Dillon Brooks. Brooks is averaging […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were expected to extend their seven-game winning streak against the Phoenix Suns, who had lost two straight games coming into the one at the Crypto.com Arena. However, Dillon Brooks had other ideas, returning with 33 points in the absence of Devin Booker, who hopped off the court with two minutes left […]

The Phoenix Suns delivered one of their most decisive wins of the season Monday night, defeating the Los Angeles Lakers 125–108 and snapping the team’s seven-game win streak by forcing Luka Doncic into his most turnover-plagued outing of the year. The Suns’ defensive effort overwhelmed the star guard throughout the night, disrupting the rhythm of […]

The rivalry between LeBron James and Dillon Brooks took another entertaining twist Monday night, and this time, Bronny James joined the storyline. During the Los Angeles Lakers’ 125-108 loss to the Phoenix Suns, Brooks found himself matched up against Bronny on a possession late in the game. LeBron James gave Dillon Brooks the thumbs-down after […]