Dillon Brooks was cleared Friday afternoon, coming off the injury report after two days as day-to-day. He is available for Phoenix's season opener against Utah on Friday night.
What happened
Dillon Brooks was cleared Friday, Oct. 16, at 2:57 p.m. ET, according to the official injury report. He had been listed day-to-day since Wednesday, Oct. 14, with the report citing rest and other reasons. No further detail or comment was attached to either listing, and no expected-return timeline was ever issued, since the absence never went beyond day-to-day.
What it means for the Suns
Phoenix opens its season Friday at 10:00 p.m. ET against the Jazz with Brooks available. Last season he averaged 20.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 30.4 minutes across 56 games, giving the Suns a scoring wing back for the opener. The Suns enter 0-0, with the 2026-27 season not yet underway, so there is no record with or without him yet. He returns to a lineup that also includes Devin Booker, Jalen Green and Mark Williams, all among the group that logged heavy minutes in recent box scores.
What to watch
Brooks was cleared without an expected-return date attached, since his absence never advanced past day-to-day. Several other Suns remain on the injury report, including Luke Kennard and Miles Bridges as day-to-day and Mark Williams as out, so Phoenix's lineup could still shift before and after the Jazz opener. The next official injury report will determine any changes to his status.
Is Dillon Brooks playing vs the Jazz?
Yes. He was cleared Friday, Oct. 16, and is available for Phoenix's season opener against Utah that night.
When will Dillon Brooks be back?
He is already back. He was cleared from day-to-day status Friday, Oct. 16, and no further absence has been announced.