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John Gambadoro: Mat Ishbia told @BurnsAndGambo yesterday that he expects Dillon Brooks, who is eligible for a 4-year extension, to be in Phoenix long term and that they have to figure out a way to keep him. Said he see's him as part of a championship team in Phoenix over the next 3-4 years.
Gilbert McGregor: “You get what you deserve in life. Dillon deserves everything he’s gotten. He’s earned it.” Mat Ishbia spoke glowingly of Dillon Brooks, his persona, and why he’s excited for him to continue to be a part of this franchise.
Dillon Brooks will be extension eligible on the day after the NBA Finals after a career year, but there are variables Phoenix must weigh before committing to a new deal. On one hand, Brooks was an undeniable culture-changer in his maiden season as Sun, contributing mightily to the turnaround Phoenix staged after shipping out Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal and also hiring first-year coach Jordan Ott. Yet there is likewise an understanding in the desert that Brooks' 20.2 points per game featured some spotty efficiency and was fueled at least somewhat by lengthy stretches of injury unavailability for fellow Phoenix newcomer Jalen Green.
The Suns, I'm told, indeed want to secure a long-term stay for Brooks after his role in establishing them as the West's foremost regular season surprise team, but sources say that Phoenix is also mindful of the fact that an extension would kick in for Brooks' age-32 season since there is currently only one season left on his contract in 2026-27 at $21 million.
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Duane Rankin: "Like we have another game tomorrow." Grayson Allen said Dillon Brooks was showing guys clips from Game 4 after the game. #Suns #ThunderUp
Duane Rankin: "And have my 1st drink." Dillon Brooks, with a wink, said he might go to a beach like the Bahamas and relax. #Suns
Duane Rankin: "The offseason starts now." Dillon Brooks worked out today, saying he wants to build off the momentum of the season. Saying he felt the fans were behind him after the DUI and at his meet and greet. #Suns
In addition, Dillon Brooks, about to enter the final season of a four-year, $80 million contract signed in 2023, is due for an extension. With so much room to make up in the West, changes are likely, especially if the Suns want to add size, which they desperately need.
How you view their season depends on which expectations you adopt. Back in October, the basketball media-verse did not expect much from the Suns, a team that had overhauled its roster, trading star power for grit. “We were counted out,” said Dillon Brooks, who came to Phoenix along with teammate Jalen Green in last summer’s blockbuster Kevin Durant trade. “We were supposed to be a laughing-stock, losing team. And we proved a lot of people wrong.”
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Oh No He Didn't: Shai on Dillon: "A great guy no matter what people say about him he's a really good guy when you get to know him. All that villain stuff it doesn't faze me. I know exactly who Dillon is. He had a hell of a series. Keep getting better I'm proud of him"
Duane Rankin: "Ya'll should be interviewing the officials." Dillon Brooks after Game 2 loss to OKC as he fouled out with 30 points. "That should be a new thing in the NBA. Officials got to explain themselves because it's getting ridiculous when you can see it. It starts getting fiery. No control out there. Now they're just whistling on one side." On friendship/competition w/Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: I'm on the court. I don't care who it is. It can be anybody on the court. I'm going right at you." #Suns #ThunderUp
"Ya'll should be interviewing the officials."
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) April 23, 2026
Dillon Brooks after Game 2 loss to OKC as he fouled out with 30 points.
"That should be a new thing in the NBA. Officials got to explain themselves because it's getting ridiculous when you can see it. It starts getting fiery. No… pic.twitter.com/Lgvdi3B8af