Dillon Brooks is officially locked in for another three seasons with the Phoenix Suns. This isn’t just some small deal either, folks. We’re talking a massive three-year, $73 million contract extension, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday. That’s a huge bet by the Suns, especially after Brooks put up a career-high 20.2 points per game in his first year with them.
Big Money for a Big Season (Mostly)
Look, when you drop $73 million, you’re expecting some serious production, and Brooks certainly delivered for a good chunk of last season. He was absolutely cashing in on his most productive year yet, hitting 43.5 percent from the field and draining 34.4 percent from deep. On top of that, he averaged 3.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and a steal across 56 starts. This guy was a key piece in helping the Suns claw their way back to the playoffs after missing out in 2025, which is no small feat.
The Suns are hard-capped, riding that second apron for the upcoming season, but they still managed to carve out $4.8 million under that cap to make this happen. Brooks was already under contract through the 2026-27 season, looking at a cap hit just under $21 million for his final year. So this extension means they’re not just keeping him around, they’re showing massive commitment to his role in their future.
The Roller Coaster Ride of Last Season
Let’s be real, last season was a wild one for the Suns, and Brooks was right in the thick of it. Phoenix started hot, tearing it up with a 33-24 record, fueled in part by Brooks averaging 20.9 points and 3.7 boards during that stretch. They had serious playoff aspirations, and Brooks was a big reason why. Then, boom. February 21st, a game against the Orlando Magic, and Brooks fractures his left hand. Talk about a gut punch. That injury was a pivotal blow to a Suns roster already battling other injuries, leaving them thinned out when they needed depth the most.
Even with Brooks returning for the very end of the regular season, that late slump was brutal. The Suns stumbled to a 12-13 record down the stretch, falling straight into the Play-In Tournament. Brooks did his part to get them through, helping his team snag a win over the Golden State Warriors to advance. But the ride ended abruptly when the Oklahoma City Thunder swept them in the first round. Tough break, but that early season success, before the injury bug hit, showed the franchise what’s possible with Brooks on the court.
A Veteran Bet for Western Conference Contention
Brooks, who just hit the big 3-0 in January, is heading into his tenth NBA season. He’s got some mileage on him, playing six seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies and two with the Houston Rockets before landing in Phoenix via that massive seven-team Kevin Durant trade last July. Throughout his 548 career games, he’s averaged a solid 14.8 points and 3.3 rebounds.
The Suns are clearly betting big on his experience and impact. That success they had before the late-season slide? It clearly gave the franchise hope. They’re trying to build a true Western Conference contender, and they see Brooks, alongside Devin Booker, as a core piece. It’s an all-in move, and the league is watching to see if this big contract pays off in a championship push.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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