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Draymond Green has been running his podcast for some years now, and whether the Golden State Warriors win or lose, he’s going to be in front of that mic regardless. Green makes the time to talk about the things going around the league, and he also has a chance to take jabs that may have […]

Dillon Brooks is playing the best ball of his career. After bouncing around a few teams, it seems like the forward has settled into a comfortable role with the Phoenix Suns. Brooks is a dark-horse All-Star candidate this season, and Phoenix is sitting in seventh-place with 30 wins in a hyper-competitive Western Conference. Before Brooks […]

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks continued his long-running feud with Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, this time taking aim off the court. On Saturday, Brooks appeared on a live stream with content creator Rangesh “N3on” Mutama and was asked to name the most overrated player in the NBA today. After a brief pause, Brooks […]

The Phoenix Suns’ Dillon Brooks has never quite been shy of taking on people, be it on the basketball court or off it. This time around, he has taken shots at two of the most celebrated basketball players in the NBA currently, in the form of Paul George and Draymond Green. Speaking to popular livestreamer […]

PHOENIX– On the Dillon the Villain t-shirt night, Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks made the absolute most of it. He posted a career-high 40 points and led the team to a convincing 114-96 win over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday. The previously No. 1 team in the Eastern Conference had struggles containing Brooks all night. […]

Dillon Brooks has never been one to shy away from the spotlight, but on Thursday night, he decided to turn the Footprint Center into his own personal playground. With the Phoenix Suns missing their primary offensive engine in Devin Booker, the man often dubbed “Dillon the Villain” stepped up and delivered a first-half performance for […]

SCOTTSDALE– When Charles Barkley comments on you, you typically listen. That was exactly the case for Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks. As Barkley said that Brooks should be an all-star for the Suns, it was a statement of pure intent. The latter is having a career year in the Valley of the Sun and seems […]

PHOENIX– A reputation unlike any other– for better or for worse– belongs to Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks and the NBA league officials. The latter seemed to track Brooks down for any contact that crosses the threshold of what is deemed as ‘unnecessary’ during Tuesday’s 106-102 win over the Brooklyn Nets. His first technical foul […]

On Wednesday evening, the Phoenix Suns picked up a narrow home win over the Brooklyn Nets, pushing their record to 28-19 on the 2025-26 NBA season. The Suns have been arguably the most surprising team in the NBA this year, taking a major step forward despite trading Kevin Durant in the offseason. One of the […]

Brooklyn Nets rookie Egor Demin had enough of Dillon Brooks’ antics down the stretch of Tuesday’s 106-102 loss to the Phoenix Suns. Demin shoved Brooks in the final minutes of the game, sparking a scuffle between the two teams that led to five technical fouls and an injury. With the Suns leading 104-102 with 1:14 […]

Dillon Brooks has made a name for himself over the past half-decade or so by being one of the most prominent enforcers in the association. Love him or hate him, he’s going to make an impact for his team one way or another. This is why the Phoenix Suns have fallen in love with Brooks […]

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks has built a reputation for himself as a villain in today’s NBA. He isn’t shy to trash-talk any player in the league. Especially the Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James. However, Brooks recently opened up about what it’s like talking trash to The King in the 2025-26 season. While on […]

The Phoenix Suns have shattered expectations and then some this year; expected to fall off in the aftermath of the Kevin Durant trade, the Suns have embraced being the underdog and have, in turn, become one of the most difficult teams to face on a nightly basis. They currently have a 27-17 record on the […]

Dillon Brooks’ technical foul problem has reached a new level. The Suns forward picked up his NBA-leading 14th technical on Monday during the Phoenix Suns’ win over the Brooklyn Nets. He’s now two technicals away from a one-game suspension. Brooks’ latest technical came with the Suns leading the Nets 121-114 with 3:28 remaining. He had […]

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 […]