Dillon Brooks’ Career Night Exposes What the Phoenix Suns Must Do at the Trade Deadline

Dillon Brooks’ 40-point career-high night against the Detroit Pistons didn’t just stand out — it helped bring the Phoenix Suns ’ trade deadline priorities into sharper focus.

Brooks delivered the best scoring performance of his career, and the game served as another reminder of what Phoenix is learning about itself as the NBA trade deadline is just under a week away. Nights like Thursday continue to shape how the Suns evaluate their roster, matchups, and playoff readiness.

In this episode of Southwest Bias, Espo breaks down Dillon Brooks’ 40-point career-high vs. the Pistons, why performances like this influence the direction Brian Gregory, Mat Ishbia and the Suns will take at the deadline, and how it all impacts their chance to make noise in the Western Conference.

Time to talk about how the Suns are processing recent results, what trends are becoming harder to ignore, and why the deadline conversation keeps getting louder — even if it might be quiet.

Topics covered:

• Dillon Brooks’ 40-point career-high vs. Detroit
• Why performances like this matter ahead of the NBA trade deadline
• What recent matchups are revealing about Phoenix’s direction
• Whether a move is even necessary for this team

If you’re following Phoenix Suns trade deadline discussion, Dillon Brooks career night highlights, or want to just talk trade rumors, this show is for you.🎧 Full conversations available on the Southwest Bias podcast
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Dillon Brooks And Suns Show The Right Path For Suns At Deadline

0:00 – Intro

1:30 – Dillon Brooks Teen Wolf

10:00 – Phoenix Suns Trade Deadline

25:00 – Shane’s Fun Box

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