LAS VEGAS – Summer league is underway in Las Vegas, and cameras caught Phoenix Suns newcomers Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks sharing a moment and taking shots at their former team.
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Feb 22, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Rockets guard Green (4) and forward Brooks (9) watch play against the Utah Jazz from the bench during the first half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
A lot of the Suns players and front office were on hand for the first summer league game of the season. Included in that were two of the newest members who have landed on the Suns roster as a part of the recent blockbuster trade that sent star Kevin Durant to the Rockets. Brooks decided to talk with the press on the side during the game, and when interacting with the media, Suns shooting guard Jalen Green came up to ask Brooks a couple of questions. Green, with a smile on his face, asked, “How do you feel about the trade, and what do you think we are about to do with the Phoenix Suns?” (Credit: Duane Rankin | AZ Central)
Apr 26, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Houston forward Brooks (9) reacts with guard Green (4) after scoring against the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter of game three of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images
Dillon Brooks responding to Jalen Green’s comment:
“I love the trade, it gives me and Jalen an opportunity to showcase us in Phoenix.” During the middle of his answer, Green jokingly coughed and added his two cents, saying, “motivation, motivation.” Brooks then continued and expanded on his point by adding, “For you, yeah especially when we play Houston it’s going to be a lot of motivation for you. I’m happy we both came together.” (Credit: Duane Rankin | AZ Central)
Jalen Green asked Dillon Brooks about the historic 7-team trade as the Houston Rockets dealt them to Phoenix Suns in acquiring Kevin Durant.
“I love the trade. It gives me and Jalen an opportunity.”
Green’s response: “Motivation.”
Clears throat. “Motivation.” #Suns #Rockets pic.twitter.com/trXaiL9RWd
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) July 12, 2025
It seems like the chemistry between Brooks and Green is there, and is growing in this shared experience of a new start in The Valley of the Sun. The newest members of the Suns seem to be excited to see where this franchise is heading, as their presence at the NBA Summer League speaks volumes. Although it’s a while until the start of the 2025-2026 NBA season, these two might just have some matchups on their mind, and circled on the calendar already for next season.
Mar 2, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Houston guard Green (4) and Rockets forward Brooks (9) slap hands during the second half of the game against the Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
