One of the most polarizing players in the NBA is about to go free agency in Memphis Grizzlies guard Dillon Brooks. Brooks is a good defender, but his verbalizing on the field and trying to get nasty can drive teams away. Which NBA team will Brooks sign with? Below, we explore Dillion Brooks’ next team prospects.
Dillion Brooks will not be returning to Memphis
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After the Grizzlies’ first-round defeat by the Los Angeles Lakers, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that the team informed Brooks that they would be transferring from him in the off-season. Sharania said that Memphis “under no circumstances” wants to bring Brooks back.
Brooks was once considered a valuable member of the Grizzlies’ young core, along with Ja Morant, Desmond Payne, and Garren Jackson Jr. Now, the Grizzlies will be moving on from their 27-year-old guard.
Brooks has struggled offensively this postseason, averaging 10.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists on shooting percentages of 31.2/23.8/71.4.
Brooks also failed to intimidate LeBron James in the Lakers series. Brooks described the Lakers star as “old. However, the trash talk backfired as James averaged 22.2, 11.2 and 5.2 assists in the series as the Lakers defeated the Grizzlies in six games.
Dillion brooks next team odds
With his tenure completed in Memphis, where will Brooks sign this season?
Odds makers at BetOnline have the Miami Heat (+500) and Phoenix Suns (+500) as joint favorites to land Brooks. The Heat is known for their culture of toughness and defensive players, so Brooks would be a perfect fit for Miami. Phoenix desperately needs a solid defender after finishing the past two seasons with huge losses at home.
The Dallas Mavericks (+700) is an interesting option especially if Kyrie Irving is no longer. The Utah Jazz (+700) is in the midst of a rebuild, so adding a veteran like Brooks could help the team take the next step.
View the full list of odds via BetOnline.