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Suns extend Dillon Brooks to 2029-30 for $73M

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Dillon Brooks has agreed to a three‑year, fully guaranteed extension worth $73 million through 2029‑30, solidifying his role in the Phoenix Suns’ culture under coach Jordan Ott. The forward, 30, posted a career‑best 20.2 points per game this season, helping the team reach a 45‑win record and a playoff berth.

The Suns also secured multiyear deals for Collin Gillespie, Mark Williams and Jordan Goodwin, and added Miles Bridges and Luke Kennard to deepen the roster. General manager Brian Gregory and CEO Josh Bartelstein negotiated the deal with Brooks’ agent Mike George to keep him in Phoenix and avoid entering 2027 free agency. Owner Mat Ishbia emphasized the Suns’ commitment to retain key talent, dismissing trade rumors that surfaced on X.

Brooks, acquired in the Kevin Durant trade, missed 18 games this year with a fractured left hand but returned to average 26 points in the playoffs, contributing to the team’s defensive climb from 27th to ninth. Toasted with the luxury tax threshold re‑entered, the Suns can afford to build around a core that includes Brooks, guaranteeing continuity for the next seasons. The contract reflects the organization’s strategy to lock in proven performers before the league’s escalating salary cap pressures intensify.