Overview
- Brooks said there was “no trust” between Grizzlies players and the front office and argued he was made a scapegoat for the team’s problems.
- He contrasted Houston’s stability with Memphis’ slide and noted he was sent to Phoenix in the Kevin Durant trade after initially being told the Rockets hoped to keep him.
- Now with the Suns, Brooks is posting a career-best 21.3 points per game with improved shooting percentages as team leaders praise his work ethic and defensive tone.
- ESPN’s Tim McMahon reported Memphis made no attempt to re-sign Brooks in free agency due to concerns that his trash talk and antics were a bad influence on a young roster.
- Since his departure, Memphis fired coach Taylor Jenkins, was swept by Oklahoma City in the first round, sits below .500 this season, and is the subject of reported trade chatter involving Ja Morant.