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Make no mistake about it, Kevin Durant is the main attraction in this most recent trade, but Phoenix acquiring former Oregon Duck Dillon Brooks could be the story in the long run.
Brooks was included in a trade that sent him along with Jalen Green, the No. 10 draft pick in this year's draft, and several future picks to Houston in exchange for the superstar Durant.
Houston finished 52-30 this season and finished second in the Western Conference, and Brooks had a solid year for the Rockets. He averaged 14 points and nearly four rebounds in the 75 games he played. The Rockets might think they are on the brink of a title, and Durant might be the missing piece, but giving up a solid small forward such as Brooks might be a high price to pay.
As for Phoenix, it finished 36-46 and missed the playoffs. The Suns might be looking to rebuild, and acquiring multiple players and draft picks is the way to go.
Phoenix will be Brooks' third team in his eight-year career in the NBA. He was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies and played six seasons there before moving on to Houston for two years. For his career, Brooks has scored 14.5 points per game and 3.2 rebounds per game while shooting 42 percent from the field and 35.5 percent from the three-point line.
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Brooks was included in a trade that sent him along with Jalen Green, the No. 10 draft pick in this year's draft, and several future picks to Houston in exchange for the superstar Durant.
Houston finished 52-30 this season and finished second in the Western Conference, and Brooks had a solid year for the Rockets. He averaged 14 points and nearly four rebounds in the 75 games he played. The Rockets might think they are on the brink of a title, and Durant might be the missing piece, but giving up a solid small forward such as Brooks might be a high price to pay.
As for Phoenix, it finished 36-46 and missed the playoffs. The Suns might be looking to rebuild, and acquiring multiple players and draft picks is the way to go.
Phoenix will be Brooks' third team in his eight-year career in the NBA. He was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies and played six seasons there before moving on to Houston for two years. For his career, Brooks has scored 14.5 points per game and 3.2 rebounds per game while shooting 42 percent from the field and 35.5 percent from the three-point line.
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This article originally appeared on Ducks Wire: Oregon alum Dillon Brooks headed to Phoenix in trade for Kevin Durant
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