Dillon Brooks is entering unrestricted free agency this offseason, and there was speculation that the Memphis Grizzlies might not want him back.
The Grizzlies man had gotten into a lot of feuds with players around the league this season, and his big talk earned him no fans. And it seems that it was too much for the franchise to stomach. Shams Charania reported that Memphis told Dillon Brooks very clearly that he would not be re-signed.
“The Memphis Grizzlies have informed pending unrestricted free agent Dillon Brooks that he will not be brought back under any circumstances, league sources tell The Athletic.
“After his tumultuous end to the season, Brooks was told about the Grizzlies‘ decision to move on in exit meetings with team officials in recent days, those sources said. Memphis and Brooks discussed in exit meetings that it’s best for both sides to have a fresh start, sources added.
“Memphis did make contract extension offers to Brooks early in the season, which were rejected and led to the end of talks, sources said.”
The Memphis Grizzlies have informed pending free agent Dillon Brooks that he will not be brought back under any circumstances, league sources say.
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— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 2, 2023
It seems that while the franchise did want him back initially, they changed their mind about the situation after the playoffs. It’s hard not to think that his poor performance against the Lakers, coupled with all the trash-talking that backfired, played a role in Memphis deciding that they didn’t want him back.
Which Teams Will Go For Dillon Brooks Now?
Dillon Brooks may not be as good as he thinks he is, but the man is still a decent role player in the NBA. His shooting can be streaky, but his defense is great, and he does play with a lot of heart. While his value will be lowered this offseason, he could prove to be a great pickup for many teams around the league.
Brooks has already claimed he won’t change his attitude next season, which could be a bit of a red flag for teams. However, his passion harnessed well could be a great positive for an organization needing a fiery locker room presence. Our writer, Eddie Bitar, compiled a list of five teams that could use Brooks, with the Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, and Indiana Pacers all listed as options.
The harshness of the statement from the Grizzlies will also be an eye-opener for Dillon Brooks. To say he will not return ‘under any circumstances’ implies that the franchise is truly done with his antics. He will need to do a fair amount of soul-searching before he continues his NBA journey next season.
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