Dillon Brooks is coming off his first year playing for the Houston Rockets.
The former Oregon star finished the season with averages of 12.7 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.7 assists per contest while shooting 42.8% from the field and 35.9% from the three-point range in 72 games.
Dec 23, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) looks to drive against Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images / Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
Brooks will get paid $22.3 million for the 2024-25 season since he has three years left on his deal.
All in all, the Rockets owe the 28-year-old over $63 million through the end of the 2026-27 season.
Brooks is an extremely valuable role player, so, certainly, it’s possible he ends up being worth every dollar on this deal.
The upcoming year will be big for Brooks (and the Rockets).
They are coming off a season where they made a major improvement by finishing as the 11th seed in the Western Conference with a 41-41 record.
That being said, the Rockets missed the NBA playoffs for a fourth straight year.
Feb 14, 2024; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) reacts during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
The Rockets will have four preseason games against the Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City Thunder, New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs.
They will open up the 2024-25 season when they host LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets in Texas on October 23.
Brooks was the 45th pick in the 2017 NBA Draft after an outstanding run with the Ducks.
He spent his first six seasons with the Memphis Grizzlies.
He has career averages of 14.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per contest, shooting 41.8% from the field and 34.5% from three-point range in 417 games.
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