Dillon Brooks Clear of Injury Report as Suns Open 1-4 Stretch Under Scrutiny
Dillon Brooks is healthy and off the injury report after a one-game rest absence. The Suns forward scored 18 points in his last outing, a loss to Utah. Off-court questions linger after a reported misdemeanor DUI charge.
By the Suns Nightly Desk · updated 2 d ago01The story of the nightWhere Brooks stands nowDillon Brooks is not on the injury report.
Dillon Brooks is not on the injury report. He was listed day-to-day on October 14 for rest, and he was cleared on October 16. The 30-year-old wing is in his ninth season and wears No. 3 for Phoenix. He is listed at 6-7 and 225 pounds and came to the NBA from Oregon. He played 23.1 minutes against Utah on October 16, his first game back after sitting out the October 14 game against San Antonio. That night he logged no minutes and no stats. Phoenix lost both games. For a player who carried a heavy load last season, the Suns appear to be easing his minutes early in the year.
02Last season's productionBrooks played 56 games for Phoenix last season, averaging 20.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 30.4 minutes.
Brooks played 56 games for Phoenix last season, averaging 20.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 30.4 minutes. He also averaged 1.0 steals and 0.2 blocks, with 1.8 turnovers. He shot 43.5 percent from the field, 34.4 percent from three and 84.2 percent at the line. His true shooting mark was 54.0 percent, and his usage rate was 27.9 percent. That is a high share of possessions for a wing known for defense. The Suns were minus-0.9 with him on the floor per game. Those numbers are from 2025-26 and not this season.
03Early-season game logBrooks has played in five games this season, with Phoenix going 1-4 in those games.
Brooks has played in five games this season, with Phoenix going 1-4 in those games. He scored 11 points in 15.8 minutes against Detroit on October 5. He followed with 24 points against Chicago on October 7, his best night of the young season. On October 10 he had 15 points in a win over San Antonio, the lone victory in the stretch. He sat on October 14, then scored 18 on October 16 against Utah. He has been in double figures in every game he has played. His minutes are sitting well below last season's 30.4 average, topping out at 24.4.
04How last year endedBrooks closed last season in a first-round series against Oklahoma City, and Phoenix lost all four games.
Brooks closed last season in a first-round series against Oklahoma City, and Phoenix lost all four games. He was the Suns' best scorer in it. He put up 18 points in Game 1, 30 in Game 2, 33 in Game 3 and 23 in Game 4. His minutes rose to 41.8 in the finale. Before that, he scored 12 points in 21.1 minutes in a loss to the Lakers on April 10. The playoff run showed he can carry the scoring load when the offense needs it, even though the Suns could not turn it into a win.
05Off-court newsBrooks also drew headlines away from the court.
Brooks also drew headlines away from the court. A report dated September 30 said he faces a misdemeanor DUI charge. No further details are available here, and the matter remains unresolved. He also appeared in Suns notes on October 20, in a roundup that touched on Ishbia, KD, Kennard, the rotation and Fleming. Those are reports, and the Suns have not detailed any decisions tied to them. Brooks has stayed on the floor in the games since the September report. Phoenix will be watching how the story develops as the season moves ahead.
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