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.
Source: Houston Chronicle
Source: Houston Chronicle
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Michael C. Wright @mikecwright
Dillon Brooks showing love to the Rockets contingent, including Ime Udoka, Rafael Stone and Patrick Fertitta. pic.x.com/mU6VmMtxRZ – 11:04 PM
Dillon Brooks showing love to the Rockets contingent, including Ime Udoka, Rafael Stone and Patrick Fertitta. pic.x.com/mU6VmMtxRZ – 11:04 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Jalen Green asked Dillon Brooks about the historic 7-team trade as the Houston Rockets dealt them to Phoenix Suns in acquiring Kevin Durant.
“I love the trade. It gives me and Jalen an opportunity.”
Green’s response: “Motivation.”
Clears throat. “Motivation.” #Suns #Rockets pic.x.com/trXaiL9RWd – 10:57 PM
Jalen Green asked Dillon Brooks about the historic 7-team trade as the Houston Rockets dealt them to Phoenix Suns in acquiring Kevin Durant.
“I love the trade. It gives me and Jalen an opportunity.”
Green’s response: “Motivation.”
Clears throat. “Motivation.” #Suns #Rockets pic.x.com/trXaiL9RWd – 10:57 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Dillon Brooks when asked to describe his mentality on the court: “No bullshit. I don’t back down from anybody or anything.” – 10:54 PM
Dillon Brooks when asked to describe his mentality on the court: “No bullshit. I don’t back down from anybody or anything.” – 10:54 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“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 – 10:51 PM
“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 – 10:51 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
For the curious.
Just got done with interviews with new Phoenix Suns players Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks.
Pretty good stuff. Will post a couple of things from it shortly.
Suns up 71-56 late in 3rd quarter. #Suns #NBA2KSummerLeague – 10:36 PM
For the curious.
Just got done with interviews with new Phoenix Suns players Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks.
Pretty good stuff. Will post a couple of things from it shortly.
Suns up 71-56 late in 3rd quarter. #Suns #NBA2KSummerLeague – 10:36 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Dillon Brooks referred to becoming a Sun as “written in stone” when I asked him about the MarShon/Dillon mixup when it looked like he was getting traded here 7 years ago. Credited MarShon as his vet for talking him through the process and keeping him levelheaded. – 10:33 PM
Dillon Brooks referred to becoming a Sun as “written in stone” when I asked him about the MarShon/Dillon mixup when it looked like he was getting traded here 7 years ago. Credited MarShon as his vet for talking him through the process and keeping him levelheaded. – 10:33 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Dillon Brooks has arrived.
Rich Paul sitting beside Suns GM Brian Gregory.
CEO Josh Bartelstein also over there along with head coach Jordan Ott and assistants Jesse Mermuys and Brian Randle.
Mark Williams sitting beside Collin Gillespie. #Suns pic.x.com/URPZJxJYNh – 9:33 PM
Dillon Brooks has arrived.
Rich Paul sitting beside Suns GM Brian Gregory.
CEO Josh Bartelstein also over there along with head coach Jordan Ott and assistants Jesse Mermuys and Brian Randle.
Mark Williams sitting beside Collin Gillespie. #Suns pic.x.com/URPZJxJYNh – 9:33 PM
More on this storyline
“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.” -via Houston Chronicle / July 12, 2025
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.” -via Twitter @KellanOlson / July 12, 2025
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. -via YouTube / July 12, 2025