Brooks logged 18 points (7-18 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound, three assists, two steals and one block in 27 minutes during Friday's preseason win over Brooklyn.

EDGE Analysis

It wasn't the most efficient shooting display, but Brooks filled the box score while working to shake off any potential offseason rust. The veteran swingman is set to be Phoenix's starting power forward in 2025-26, but his fantasy appeal will likely remain limited by his lack of contributions across the board. Brooks averaged 14.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.8 steals and 2.5 three-pointers per game for Houston during the regular season last year.

The Suns have acquired Brooks and Jalen Green in a blockbuster trade with the Rockets involving Kevin Durant, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks is coming off another solid season with the Rockets, and he's played a key role in Houston's recent resurgence. The defensive-minded forward will now start fresh in Phoenix, playing alongside Green, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal. In 75 games with Houston during the 2024-25 campaign, Brooks averaged 14.0 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game, shooting 42.9 percent from the field and a career-high 39.7 percent from beyond the arc.

Brooks notched eight points (3-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 36 minutes during Sunday's 103-89 loss to the Warriors in Game 7 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

After a strong 24-point performance in Game 5, Brooks couldn't figure out how to get back on track offensively in the final two games of the series, failing to crack double-digits. The Oregon product ended his season, averaging 12.3 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in the first round, shooting 44.4 percent from the field and 34.5 percent from deep.

Brooks accumulated three points (1-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal over 19 minutes during Friday's 115-107 win over the Warriors in Game 6 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks couldn't get it going offensively in Game 6, as the veteran forward was a non-factor in a must-win game on the road. He finished with the lowest point total (three) of any player why suited up on the Rockets besides Aaron Holiday, who had the same point production in six minutes off the bench. However, Fred VanVleet and Alperen Sengun helped pick up the slack in the scoring department, combining for 50 points.

Brooks recorded 24 points (7-13 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 8-8 FT), one rebound and two assists in 29 minutes during Wednesday's 131-116 victory over the Warriors in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Despite struggling with his outside shot, Brooks' 24 points represented his highest scoring output of the series so far. This was largely due to Brooks' eight free-throw attempts being as many as he had attempted in the previous three games total. Brooks is averaging 15.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 30.4 minutes across the first five games of the Rockets' first-round playoff matchup with the Warriors.

Brooks notched 13 points (4-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 28 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 104-93 loss to the Warriors in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks was limited to just 28 minutes in Game 3 after picking up four fouls in the first half. He was effective while on the floor and was the only Rockets starter not to finish with a negative point-differential before fouling out at the 3:47 mark in the fourth quarter. Brooks has failed to play more than 30 minutes in each of his last two games, and the Rockets will need the veteran forward to stay out of foul trouble in Game 4 on Monday to help tie the series at two games apiece.

Brooks provided 16 points (6-12 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 109-94 victory over the Warriors in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks was one of five players who scored in double figures for Houston on Wednesday. The defensive-minded forward was able to bounce back from a forgettable performance in Game 1, shooting 50 percent from the field, which helped propel his team to victory. The series is now shifting to San Francisco for the next two games, with many questions surrounding the status of Warriors star Jimmy Butler (pelvis) after a nasty fall that resulted in him missing all but eight minutes of Game 2.

Brooks posted 11 points (3-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Sunday's 95-85 loss to the Warriors in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks was one of four Houston players to reach double figures, while Jalen Green and Amen Thompson combined for 15 points. Brooks made 76 appearances during the regular season, posting averages of 14.0 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.5 three-pointers on 42.8 percent shooting.

Brooks (rest) is not on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Nuggets.

EDGE Analysis

The Rockets rested their regular rotation players in the last two contests, but that won't be the case Sunday, because this is the final chance the Rockets will have to log competitive minutes until the playoffs start April 19. As such, Brooks should handle his regular workload in the starting lineup. The veteran forward enters the final game of the regular season with averages of 14.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game across 74 starts.

Brooks won't play in Friday's game versus the Lakers due to rest purposes.

EDGE Analysis

Brooks was previously left off the injury report for Friday's contest but will now miss his second straight game due to rest purposes. Due to many of Houston's other regulars also being ruled out against the Lakers, Jeff Green and Cam Whitmore should receive increased playing time. Brooks' next chance to suit up is Sunday's regular-season finale against Denver.