Brooks finished with 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt), four rebounds and an assist across 24 minutes in Tuesday's 118-98 preseason win over the Pelicans.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks was one of three starters who scored in double digits for the Rockets in this comfortable win. The veteran forward seems ready for the start of the regular season against the Hornets on Oct. 23. However, the team still has one preseason game left against the Spurs on Thursday. Whether he plays against San Antonio or not, Brooks is penciled in to open the 2024-25 campaign as the Rockets' starting small forward.

Brooks accounted for 15 points (4-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and an assist across 22 minutes in Wednesday's 122-113 preseason win over the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks didn't play in the previous preseason game due to rest purposes, but the veteran wing logged some much-needed minutes Wednesday, as he aims to ramp up before the regular-season opener against the Hornets on Oct. 23. It seems Brooks is ready to start the campaign, as he finished as Houston's second-highest scorer in this game while showing an accurate touch from beyond the arc. Brooks is penciled in to open the campaign as the starting small forward, flanked by Jalen Green at shooting guard and Jabari Smith at power forward.

Brooks (rest) will play and start in Wednesday's preseason contest versus Oklahoma City, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks is flanked by Jabari Smith and Alperen Sengun in Houston's frontcourt Wednesday. Amen Thompson and Jalen Green represent the rest of the Rockets' starting ensemble.

Brooks (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's preseason opener against the Jazz, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks will stay on the sidelines Monday, though it is likely nothing more than an extra day of rest for the eighth-year vet. With the 28-year-old out, the Rockets will presumably get an extended look at Reed Sheppard, Cam Whitmore and Amen Thompson. Brooks' next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus the Thunder.

Brooks logged 13 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 25 minutes during Canada's 88-85 win over Spain on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks has been a reliable option for Canada during the group stage, and he had an efficient showing from the floor Friday while also contributing in secondary categories, as he tied for the team lead in rebounds while posting the second-highest assist total on the team. The 28-year-old should continue to have plenty of chances to contribute during the knockout round.

Brooks put up 14 points (4-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, one steal and one assist across 24 minutes in Canada's 86-79 win over Greece in the Paris Olympics on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks found himself in foul trouble late in the game, but he took advantage of his limited playing time and provided a solid outing in a close win. The 28-year-old was extremely efficient from deep, and his three-and-D ability will be crucial for Canada if they are to go on a successful Olympic run. However, Canada will likely need Brooks to avoid getting into foul trouble if he is going to make a major impact, especially against tough group-phase opponents consisting of Australia and Spain.

Brooks is out for Sunday's game against the Clippers with left adductor soreness.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks is one of several regulars who won't play for the Rockets in the season finale, as the coaching staff doesn't want to risk him in a meaningless game since Houston is out of the playoff race. Brooks will end his first year with the Rockets organization with averages of 12.7 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 0.9 steals across 30.9 minutes per game in 72 starts.

Brooks closed Sunday's 147-136 overtime loss to Dallas with 29 points (9-14 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, two assists and three steals in 42 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Sunday's game was the fourth time this season Brooks has registered three-plus steals and the fifth time he's hit five or more three-point shots. Brooks' numbers are down from last season, but his 36.2 percent shooting from beyond the arc is his best since the 2018-19 season with the Grizzlies. Since the All-Star break, he is averaging 10.1 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists over 30.0 minutes per game.

Brooks accumulated 18 points (5-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one steal in 37 minutes during Friday's 119-104 loss to the Heat.

EDGE Analysis

After failing to record double-digit points in his last four outings, Brooks was Houston's second-leading scorer during Friday's loss to Miami. Brooks has struggled with his efficiency in his 40 appearances since the beginning of 2024, posting 39.2/32.3/84.5 shooting splits.

Brooks posted 20 points (8-18 FG, 3-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 43 minutes during Wednesday's 132-126 overtime win over the Thunder.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks wasn't really efficient from three-point range, but he sill found a way to reach the 20-point mark while leaving his mark in other areas of the game as well. The rise of Jalen Green has taken some of Brooks' offensive touches away, but the veteran forward has still scored in double digits in all but one of his last nine appearances, averaging 13.0 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game in that span.