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The Athletic talked with seven NBA coaches who have worked with Dillon Brooks. What amazed many is that Brooks — who has earned just one All-Defense nod (second team in 2023) — isn’t more respected as a defender, especially because of his versatility. McClure recalled a short Memphis stretch during which the 6-foot-6 Brooks defended then-Washington wing Bradley Beal, Portland guard Damian Lillard and New Orleans forward Zion Williamson. Memphis had others who matched up better against the bulldozer-like Williamson, but Brooks told the coaching staff: “I want him.”

New York Times

Jalen Green: At the end of the day, man, the biggest testament I can say about my time here is that the day I got traded, I spent all day on the phone. I know how it is in this league. Some teams, they’re not that close. Some guys, they get traded and call up their 1 or 2 dudes on the team and that’s a wrap. Me, I was calling the whole roster. Started calling in the morning and it was dinner time before I said my last goodbye, bro. Thank God at least DB is coming out to Phoenix with me. I can’t wait to see a traded DB. He’s gonna be out there creating chaos, bro.

The Players' Tribune

O'Neal believes the Rockets are better equipped with the addition of the two-time NBA champion. Their two major departures in the trade were Green and Dillon Brooks, both of whom are now members of the Suns. "Definitely got a closer, but they play with intensity, they play good defense," says O'Neal. "Should get them higher, higher towards the top. I know they let go Jalen Green, he carried them last year, but KD is a more consistent Jalen Green. Jalen Green was too up and down for them to get to the next level, but listen, if KD's healthy shooting the ball well, they can make some noise." When asked if the addition of Kevin Durant — who has 170 games of playoff experience — should help them get deeper in the playoffs, O'Neal answers without hesitation. "Yes," says O'Neal.

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“I love Phoenix," Brooks said. "I’ve been over there this summer. I love when I play there. The gym is amazing. People are great. I can’t wait to connect with the fans and bring that toughness, bring that urgency, and I’ll be ready for the journey." Known for his passionate, intense style of play, Brooks didn’t shy away from that reputation that has boiled over a time or two. “No (expletive),” Brooks on his mentality. "I don’t back down from anybody or anything. Everybody, to me, is the game. I can’t wait to get a technical foul in, is (the arena) still called ‘Sticks’?”

Arizona Republic

Whereas Jalen Green said he was unsurprised by the trade, Dillon Brooks told the Chronicle he didn’t expect “at all” to leave Houston until he started hearing his name in trade rumors about a week before the news broke. When the deal finally went down, he felt more remorse than resentment.

Houston Chronicle

“I thought about it and the only reason why I was upset about it was because I loved playing with Fred, playing with Ime,” Brooks said. “We grew something there and Ime and the coaching staff was family oriented and it was like a brotherhood. That was the only reason why I thought it was a little bit sad.”

Houston Chronicle

Kellan Olson: Dillon Brooks: "I love Phoenix. I've been over in the summers. I love when I play there, the gym's amazing, the people are great. Can't wait to connect with the fans and bring that toughness, bring that urgency and be ready for the journey."

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When I think about your most efficient shooting game last year—how do you feel playing with Booker and this team that Jordan Knox put together will elevate you? Dillon Brooks: It’ll be a lot more threes. A lot more spacing. We’ve got different principles here now compared to Houston. I feel like the floor will be more spaced. I hope I get more threes and keep being efficient.

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Green isn’t going it alone; he is joined on the Suns by former Rockets teammate Dillon Brooks, also part of the Durant trade. And Green said he is looking forward to teaming up in the backcourt with Booker, who this week agreed to a two-year, $145 million maximum contract extension with the Suns. “I feel good. I’m excited,” Green said about playing with Booker. “I think it’s gonna be lit. I bet he’s gon’ kill. … We gon’ shock the world.”

Houston Chronicle

Duane Rankin: "No bullshit. I don't back down from anybody or anything." New Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks. Starting off saying being with Phoenix has been "written in stone" since 'miscommunication' trade that didn't go through when he was in Memphis. MarShon Brooks. Dillon Brooks. pic.x.com/IRzYUw44Ta

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The Phoenix Suns have waived guard Daeqwon Plowden from this two-way contract. The Suns acquired Plowden from the Atlanta Hawks as part of the seven-team trade that brought Dillon Brooks and Jalen Green to Phoenix.

RealGM

Adam Wexler: Official: #Rockets announced the 7-team trade to acquire Kevin Durant & Clint Capela w/ Atlanta, Brooklyn, Golden State, the LA Lakers, Minnesota & Phoenix. Details below plus comments from GM Rafael Stone & HC Ime Udoka on Durant & outgoing Jalen Green & Dillon Brooks.

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Shams Charania: Phoenix: Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Khaman Maluach, Rasheer Fleming, Koby Brea, Daeqwon Plowden, 2nd. Houston: Kevin Durant, Clint Capela. Brooklyn: 2 2nds. Golden State: Alex Toohey, Jahmai Mashack. Atlanta: 2nd swap, David Roddy, cash. Lakers: Adou Thiero. Minnsota: Rocco Zikarsky, 2 2nds, cash. Terms of the first ever NBA trade involving seven teams.

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Fred Katz: League sources say the trade will send: • Kevin Durant, Clint Capela to Houston • Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, Daeqwon Plowden to Phoenix • David Roddy to Atlanta All other elements of the deal are pick trades from draft night that are yet to be finalized.

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