Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Won't be re-signed by Memphis
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Brooks, a pending unrestricted free agent, has been informed that the Grizzlies won't re-sign him under any circumstances, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Brooks' problematic history reached a boiling point during Memphis' first-round series against the Lakers, in which the 2017 second-round pick talked trashed to LeBron James, was ejected from Game 3 and received a $25,000 fine for not addressing the media after three of the Grizzlies' losses. His antics might've been sufferable if he was producing on the court, but he averaged just 10.5 points with 31/23/71 shooting splits during the six-game series. He was a bit better during the regular season (14.3 points on 39/32/77 splits), but his overall play still left a lot to be desired. He'll have to look for a fresh start elsewhere, but after his tumultuous playoffs, he may have to settle for a league-minimum deal this offseason.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Comes up short again in loss
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Brooks totaled 11 points (4-11 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and four assists in 41 minutes during Monday's 117-111 overtime loss to the Lakers in Game 4 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Despite playing 41 minutes in the overtime loss, Brooks once again fell short of the mark on both ends of the floor. So far in the series, his on-court play has left a lot to be desired. Should the Grizzlies have any chance of erasing the 3-1 deficit, Brooks is going to have to be much better than this.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Ejected in Game 3
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Brooks was assessed a Flagrant 2 foul and got ejected during the second half of Game 3 against the Lakers on Saturday, Mark Medina of NBA.com reports.
Brooks hit LeBron James in the groin area during the third quarter and was ejected, which shouldn't be surprising given the ejection of James Harden during Game 3 of the series between the 76ers and Nets. Brooks also has the distinction of being the only player in franchise history to be ejected from multiple playoff games. Brooks ends Game 3 with seven points (3-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds and a steal across 19 minutes.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Scores 15 points in loss
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Brooks logged 15 points (5-13 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 29 minutes during Sunday's 128-112 loss to the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Brooks struggled mightily from the field, which is nothing new, but still finished fourth on the team in scoring behind Jaren Jackson (31), Desmond Bane (22) and Ja Morant (18). If Morant (wrist) has to miss any time, Brooks would presumably be tasked with more offensive responsibilities.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Available for Game 1
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Brooks (groin) is off the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Lakers.
Brooks joined several teammates on the sideline for the Grizzlies' regular-season finale but has been given the green light for Sunday's playoff opener. Brooks should return to a full workload and regain his starting small forward position.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Out Sunday
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Brooks (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Oklahoma City.
Brooks will join the rest of the usual starters on the sidelines for Sunday's regular-season finale, which should open up a ton of minutes and shot opportunities for guys like John Konchar, David Roddy and Luke Kennard. While Brooks will skip Sunday's meaningless game, he should be fine for Memphis' postseason run.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Doubtful at OKC
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Brooks (right groin soreness) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Thunder.
With the Grizzlies locked into the second seed in the West, they could give most of their rotational pieces, including Brooks, the day off. If that's the case John Konchar, Luke Kennard, David Roddy, Ziaire Williams (foot) and Vince Williams could all be in line for significant workloads.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Off target again Friday
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Brooks totaled 11 points (4-13 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block over 31 minutes during Friday's 137-114 win over the Bucks.
Brooks simply continues to fire away at will despite the fact he is clearly the worst option on the offensive end. While his defense remains vital for the Grizzlies, his lack of accountability on the offensive end could certainly come back to bite them in the playoffs. As for fantasy, there is no way he should be considered in standard formats.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Scores 25 points in return
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Brooks (hip) registered 25 points (9-15 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals across 38 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 138-131 overtime loss to the Pelicans.
Brooks returned to action following a one-game absence and took on more significant responsibility on the offensive end with Ja Morant (hip) getting the night off. Though he's taken a step back statistically on the whole this season while Desmond Bane and Jaren Jackson have stepped into more pronounced roles behind Morant, Brooks is at least closing the campaign on a high note. He's reached double figures in scoring in five straight games while shooting 44.3 percent from the field, up nearly five percentage points from his season-long rate.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Not listed on injury report
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Brooks (hip) isn't listed on the Grizzlies' injury report for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Brooks sat out Tuesday's win over Portland due to right hip soreness, but it appears he'll be back in action for the second half of Memphis' current back-to-back. Over his past six appearances, Brooks has averaged 14.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 27.5 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Officially out
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Brooks (hip) will not play in Tuesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Brooks was initially listed as doubtful and will unsurprisingly sit out the opening leg of the Grizzlies' back-to-back set. Luke Kennard, David Roddy and John Konchar could all see more action Tuesday. Brooks will have another chance to suit up Wednesday against the Pelicans.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Likely out against Portland
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Coach Taylor Jenkins said there's a good chance that Brooks (hip) won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports.
Brooks is expected to miss Tuesday's game due to a hip injury. John Konchar, David Roddy and Luke Kennard are all candidates to replace him in the starting lineup.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Questionable Tuesday
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Brooks is questionable for Tuesday's contest against the Trail Blazers due to right hip soreness.
Brooks has recorded four straight games with double-figure scoring totals, averaging 17.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.3 steals across 31.0 minutes over that span. If the Oregon product is unable to suit up, the likes of John Konchar, David Roddy and Luke Kennard all emerge as candidates to receive more usage Tuesday.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Lights up box score in loss
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Brooks racked up 30 points (12-24 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 141-132 loss to the Clippers.
For the first time in 2023, Brooks topped the 20-point and 30-point plateaus. Memphis sat Desmond Bane (foot), Jaren Jackson (calf) and Tyus Jones (foot) on the second night of a back-to-back, which allowed Brooks to take 24 shots, trailing only Ja Morant. The former second-round pick had 30 points, nine rebounds and six assists in his last three games combined, making Wednesday's performance even more impressive. With the Grizzlies nearly locked into the two seed, there may be more rest coming that could give Brooks opportunities like he had Wednesday.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Forgets how to shoot, again
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Brooks chipped in 13 points (5-14 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Tuesday's 113-108 victory over the Magic.
Brooks continues to take a ton of ill-advised shots, a trend that is all too familiar at this point. You would think he would take the hint after his first shot of the game cannoned off the side of the backboard, but alas, that was not the case. He continues to be a better-than-average wing defender, basically, all that is keeping him on the floor. If we have learned anything from watching Brooks over the past couple of years, it's that he will continue to shoot the ball no matter what. Based on his volume, he can be streamed in for points and triples, assuming efficiency is low on your list of priorities.
Brooks picked up his 18th technical foul of the season in Monday's 112-108 win over the Mavericks, triggering an automatic one-game suspension unless the NBA elects to rescind the foul, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports. He tallied nine points (3-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five assists, four rebounds and one steal in the win.
Brooks drew his NBA-leading 18th technical with 7:26 remaining in the third quarter when officials whistled him for taunting after a dunk. It's the latest in a long line of infractions for Brooks, who was already suspended for a March 5 loss to the Clippers after picking up his 16th technical of the season in the Grizzlies' preceding contest. The 27-year-old was also fined $35,000 after shoving a camera person in a March 15 loss to the Heat. With Brooks now in line to miss Wednesday's game against the Rockets, the Grizzlies will be without their top perimeter defender and one of their top secondary scoring options, but his loss should be offset to some degree by the potential return of Ja Morant, who has completed his eight-game suspension and could be ready to play versus Houston if he's fully reconditioned.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Poor outing in loss
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Brooks ended with seven points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 138-119 loss to the Heat.
Brooks' efficiency continues to be an issue, as he is shooting 38.7% percent from the field on the season. He also recorded three turnovers compared to just his one assist in Wednesday's loss. Over the last five games, the Oregon product is averaging 12.2 points per game on 35.8 percent shooting.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Fires away in winning effort
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Brooks finished Monday's 104-88 win over the Mavericks with 19 points (7-19 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five assists, three rebounds and two steals in 32 minutes.
Efficiency has been an issue for Brooks throughout his career and even more this season, but that hasn't deterred him from continuing to put up shots with reckless abandon. Head coach Taylor Jenkins may have less patience with Brooks needing 19 shots to get 19 points if the team was at full strength, but with Ja Morant (personal) having now missed five games in a row and facing an uncertain timeline for a return, the veteran wing looks as though he'll have license to keep firing away from deep. Brooks is averaging 13.5 points, 3.5 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 three-pointers and 1.0 steals in 31.8 minutes while appearing in four of the five games since Morant exited the numbers, and those numbers are enough to make him a useful player in 12-team points leagues and in category leagues in which managers are punting field-goal percentage.
Brooks finished Thursday's 131-110 win over the Warriors with 14 points (6-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes.
Brooks delivered an improved performance Thursday, ending with 14 points while matching his season high with six assists. Despite his shooting woes, Brooks continues to play heavy minutes for the Grizzlies. His shortcomings make him a hard player to trust, even in slightly deeper formats. However, if you can overlook his percentages, he typically does enough to be streamed in for points and threes.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Suspended for Sunday
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Brooks racked up eight points (3-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Friday's 113-97 loss to Denver. However, he will be suspended for one game after picking up a technical foul.
Brooks certainly stirred the pot in this game, getting into it with both Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic. He picked up his 16th technical foul in the process, and that will result in a one-game suspension Sunday against the Clippers. Luke Kennard and John Konchar are candidates to pick up the slack in his absence.
