Dillon Brooks Signs Three-Year, $73 Million Extension with the Phoenix Suns
The forward, acquired last year in the Kevin Durant trade, secures his future in Phoenix through 2029-30.
The Phoenix Suns and Dillon Brooks agreed to a three-year, $73 million contract extension, fully guaranteed with no options for either side, according to AP sources cited by The Washington Post. The deal keeps the forward in Phoenix through the end of the 2029-30 season.
Brooks signs the extension coming off the best season of his career with the Suns.
The deal is fully guaranteed with no options for either side, removing uncertainty for both the player and the franchise.
A Career Year for Brooks
Brooks, 30, joined the Suns last offseason from the Houston Rockets as part of the trade that brought Kevin Durant to Phoenix. In his first season with the team, he posted a career year, averaging 20.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists — a career high in scoring.
The Suns finished the regular season with 45 wins, a surprise mark that carried them into the playoffs. The season wasn't without setbacks: Brooks missed 18 of Phoenix's 74 games due to a fractured left hand suffered in a win over the Orlando Magic in February, ultimately playing 56 games.
Why Phoenix Locked Up Brooks
According to Bright Side of the Sun, the Suns front office views Brooks as a key piece in the team's culture shift, beyond his on-court numbers. His elite perimeter defense and vocal leadership in the locker room were cited as key factors in closing the deal before he reached free agency.
Brooks' Path to Phoenix
Brooks arrived in Phoenix as part of a larger deal: the trade that brought Kevin Durant to Phoenix from Houston. Known league-wide for his defensive intensity and willingness to take on the toughest matchups, he became a natural complement to a roster more geared toward offense.
What It Means for Phoenix's Project
Locking up Brooks long-term, alongside Durant's continued presence, gives the franchise a more stable foundation for the coming seasons, as the organization aims to compete sustainably for the title in the Western Conference.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money will Dillon Brooks make on his new extension?
Brooks signed a three-year, $73 million extension, fully guaranteed with no options for either side, according to AP sources cited by The Washington Post.
How long will Dillon Brooks stay with the Phoenix Suns?
The new contract keeps him in Phoenix through the end of the 2029-30 season.
How did Brooks end up with the Suns?
He arrived in the summer of 2025 from the Houston Rockets as part of the trade that brought Kevin Durant to Phoenix.
What were Brooks' numbers in his first season with the Suns?
He averaged 20.2 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists per game — a career high in scoring — despite missing 18 games with a hand fracture.
What's Confirmed and What Isn't
- Confirmed: Brooks signed a fully guaranteed three-year, $73 million extension with the Suns, per AP, ESPN, and NBA.com.
- Confirmed: The contract keeps him in Phoenix through the 2029-30 season.
- Confirmed: Brooks averaged 20.2 points per game in 2025-26, his best scoring mark in nine years in the league.
- Not specified: The exact year-by-year payment structure has not been publicly disclosed.
