Overview
- Suns owner Mat Ishbia publicly declared that Dillon Brooks is not available, posting that Phoenix is not interested and Brooks is "not going anywhere."
- Head coach Jordan Ott echoed that stance, telling reporters "We love Dillon," as he brushed off social media speculation.
- Brooks said he appreciated Ishbia’s message and noted he has been told he will be a longtime Sun, reinforcing expectations he stays put.
- On the Lakers side, insider Sam Amick reported Jeanie Buss considers Austin Reaves untouchable and that signs point to Los Angeles paying him a major deal this summer.
- Trade chatter began after DeMarcus Cousins suggested a Brooks-for-Reaves swap on FanDuel TV, but subsequent reporting and team statements indicate the proposal is a nonstarter.