Brooks picked up his 18th technical foul of the season in Monday's 112-108 win over the Mavericks, triggering an automatic one-game suspension unless the NBA elects to rescind the foul, Damichael Cole of The Memphis Commercial Appeal reports. He tallied nine points (3-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five assists, four rebounds and one steal in the win.
Brooks drew his NBA-leading 18th technical with 7:26 remaining in the third quarter when officials whistled him for taunting after a dunk. It's the latest in a long line of infractions for Brooks, who was already suspended for a March 5 loss to the Clippers after picking up his 16th technical of the season in the Grizzlies' preceding contest. The 27-year-old was also fined $35,000 after shoving a camera person in a March 15 loss to the Heat. With Brooks now in line to miss Wednesday's game against the Rockets, the Grizzlies will be without their top perimeter defender and one of their top secondary scoring options, but his loss should be offset to some degree by the potential return of Ja Morant, who has completed his eight-game suspension and could be ready to play versus Houston if he's fully reconditioned.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Poor outing in loss
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Brooks ended with seven points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 138-119 loss to the Heat.
Brooks' efficiency continues to be an issue, as he is shooting 38.7% percent from the field on the season. He also recorded three turnovers compared to just his one assist in Wednesday's loss. Over the last five games, the Oregon product is averaging 12.2 points per game on 35.8 percent shooting.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Fires away in winning effort
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Brooks finished Monday's 104-88 win over the Mavericks with 19 points (7-19 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five assists, three rebounds and two steals in 32 minutes.
Efficiency has been an issue for Brooks throughout his career and even more this season, but that hasn't deterred him from continuing to put up shots with reckless abandon. Head coach Taylor Jenkins may have less patience with Brooks needing 19 shots to get 19 points if the team was at full strength, but with Ja Morant (personal) having now missed five games in a row and facing an uncertain timeline for a return, the veteran wing looks as though he'll have license to keep firing away from deep. Brooks is averaging 13.5 points, 3.5 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 2.3 three-pointers and 1.0 steals in 31.8 minutes while appearing in four of the five games since Morant exited the numbers, and those numbers are enough to make him a useful player in 12-team points leagues and in category leagues in which managers are punting field-goal percentage.
Brooks finished Thursday's 131-110 win over the Warriors with 14 points (6-15 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes.
Brooks delivered an improved performance Thursday, ending with 14 points while matching his season high with six assists. Despite his shooting woes, Brooks continues to play heavy minutes for the Grizzlies. His shortcomings make him a hard player to trust, even in slightly deeper formats. However, if you can overlook his percentages, he typically does enough to be streamed in for points and threes.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Suspended for Sunday
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Brooks racked up eight points (3-10 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Friday's 113-97 loss to Denver. However, he will be suspended for one game after picking up a technical foul.
Brooks certainly stirred the pot in this game, getting into it with both Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic. He picked up his 16th technical foul in the process, and that will result in a one-game suspension Sunday against the Clippers. Luke Kennard and John Konchar are candidates to pick up the slack in his absence.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Pops for 16 points
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Brooks racked up 16 points (5-10 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 113-99 victory over the Rockets.
Brooks' 16 points were his most since Jan. 17. He's had severe shooting struggles since then, hitting just 34.6 percent from the field and 29.6 percent from deep. He's struggled with efficiency for much of his career, but this is an especially poor stretch.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Stays out of foul trouble Sunday
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Brooks finished Sunday's 119-109 loss to the Celtics with 11 points (4-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt), three assists, two rebounds and one steal in 36 minutes.
After fouling out in just 14 minutes in the Grizzlies' 128-107 win over the Timberwolves on Friday, Brooks returned to his usual level of playing time Sunday while doing a better job of avoiding the whistle. Though the Grizzlies might have gotten an upgrade on the wing by swapping in Luke Kennard for Danny Green at the trade deadline, Kennard played 22 minutes in his team debut Sunday and doesn't yet appear to be a serious threat to Brooks' spot in the starting five. Brooks may need to improve his play to hold down the gig for good, however, as his solid defense may be the main reason he's still seeing major minutes. Brooks has converted on a career-worst 39 percent of his 14.3 field-goal attempt per game for the season.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Struggles from field Tuesday
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Brooks totaled five points (2-12 FG, 1-6 3Pt), four assists, two steals and one rebound across 35 minutes during Tuesday's 104-89 win over Chicago.
The Grizzlies breezed to a comfortable 15-point win over the Bulls on Tuesday, and while Brooks had a hand in Memphis' stalwart effort on the defensive end, he struggled to find his shooting stroke. It's a familiar trend for the veteran wing, who has scored in single digits in each of his last four contests while shooting a meager 27 percent from the field.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Suspended one game
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Brooks has been suspended for one game -- Sunday against the Raptors -- for striking Donovan Mitchell in the groin during Thursday's loss to the Cavaliers.
Brooks was ejected from Thursday's game, and after reviewing the matter, the league has decided to suspend him. In his absence, Ziaire Williams and John Konchar are in line for more minutes.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Ejected Thursday
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Brooks was ejected from Thursday's game after getting into an altercation with Donovan Mitchell.
After going down on a layup attempt that was blocked by Evan Mobley, Brooks threw an arm toward Mitchell's groin region, and an altercation ensued. It's likely that Brooks could face a suspension from the league for his actions, so he might not be available for Sunday's matchup with the Raptors. If he is forced to miss time, that would open up more minutes for Ziaire Williams, David Roddy and Jake LaRavia.
Brooks ended Friday's 111-100 loss to the Timberwolves with 17 points (7-17 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in 37 minutes.
Brooks scored more than 15 points for the first time in almost three weeks, although his shooting was once again less than ideal. Efficiency has been a major flaw in his game, currently going at just 39.7 percent from the floor for the season. He is outside the top 200 in standard formats, putting him firmly in the streaming conversation, as opposed to being a must-roster player.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Inefficient from field Friday
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Brooks posted nine points (4-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 31 minutes before fouling out of Friday's 122-121 loss to the Lakers.
Brooks failed to reach double digits in the scoring column for a fourth straight appearance despite jacking up 17 shots Friday. Brooks is shooting a career-worst 39.8 percent from the field on the year, and Friday's effort only dragged his efficiency down further. Brooks' contributions in multiple categories keep him on the fantasy radar in some formats, but he's far from a must-start, and his shooting woes can be challenging to overcome. Brooks is shooting just 32.3 percent from the field, 18.8 percent from three-point range and 62.6 percent from the free-throw line over his last five appearances.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Starting Monday
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Brooks is starting Monday's game against the Suns, Rob Fischer of Bally Sports Southeast reports.
Brooks was sidelined for Saturday's win over Indiana with an ankle injury but was omitted from the initial injury report ahead of Monday's matchup. As expected, he's also returned to the Grizzlies' starting lineup, sending Ziaire Williams back to the bench following a spot start. Across 38 appearances (all starts), Brooks is averaging 16.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 30.6 minutes per game.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Not on injury report
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Brooks (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Monday's game against Phoenix.
Brooks was sidelined Saturday against Indiana due to his ankle injury, but he'll be back on the court against the Suns. He's scored in double figures in five of his six appearances since the start of January and has averaged 13.5 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 30.5 minutes per game during that time.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Confirmed out
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Brooks (ankle) will not play in Saturday's game against the Pacers.
Brooks' status was moving toward doubtful throughout the day, and he will in fact be sidelined for the contest. With John Konchar (illness) also absent, Ziaire Williams is the favorite to enter the starting five, while David Roddy and Jake LaRavia could see extended run off the bench. Brooks' next chance to play will come Monday against the Suns.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Leaning toward doubtful
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Coach Taylor Jenkins said there is a good chance Brooks (ankle) will be sidelined for Saturday's meeting with the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Brooks has been dealing with soreness in his right ankle and was initially tabbed as questionable for the contest. However, it seems as though he will be absent Saturday, considering his coach's pessimism. If that were to be the case, Ziaire Williams, David Roddy and Jake LaRavia would likely see expanded roles.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Questionable Saturday
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Brooks is questionable for Saturday's game against the Pacers due to right ankle soreness.
Brooks hasn't missed any time since Oct. 22, but he's dealing with an ankle injury ahead of Saturday's matchup against Indiana. If he's unavailable, Ziaire Williams and John Konchar are candidates to see increased run.
Brooks accumulated 15 points (5-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three steals in 32 minutes during Monday's 121-113 win over the Spurs.
Brooks continues to fire away despite his struggles, ending with 15 points on 39 percent shooting. He wasn't much better from the line, going 4-of-6, an element of his game that feels like it should be better. He did manage to add three steals, somewhat salvaging what was an otherwise underwhelming night. He remains a viable asset in 12-team leagues, although anyone rostering him should be prepared for a hit to their field-goal percentage.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Solid showing against Charlotte
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Brooks amassed 18 points (6-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, one block and one steal in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 131-107 victory over Charlotte.
The 26-year-old remains a steady source of secondary offense for the Grizzlies despite a couple hiccups at the end of December. Brooks has scored at least 15 points in 12 of his last 16 games, averaging 17.3 points, 2.9 boards, 2.6 assists and 2.3 threes over that stretch.
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Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks: Another sub-par effort
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Brooks accumulated seven points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and two assists over 27 minutes during Saturday's 116-101 win over New Orleans.
Brooks was unimpactful in the victory, continuing to cede touches to a returning Desmond Bane. Now barely inside the top 200 for the season, Brooks is looking more and more like a specialist only, especially in competitive leagues. His 17.3 points per game can be valuable but his lack of peripheral numbers combined with woeful percentages means he can certainly do more harm than good.
