PHOENIX – One of the bigger questions coming from Sunday’s blockbuster trade, is how will Jalen Green and Dillon Brooks fit into the equation for the Phoenix Suns.
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— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) June 22, 2025
Mar 30, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Houston Rockets guard Green (4) drives on Phoenix Suns forward Ryan Dunn (0) in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
There was speculation that Phoenix might move on from Green, although the rumors have been pushed back by some including Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro. It seems like the Suns would like to see what the pairing of a Booker and Green backcourt would look like.
Suns’ depth chart:
PG:
SG: Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks, Bradley Beal, Jalen Green, Grayson Allen
SF:
PF:
C:— Dan Feldman (@DanFeldmanNBA) June 22, 2025
Devin Booker, Jalen Green and Bradley Beal on the same team something has to give there.
— Colb (@___Colb___) June 22, 2025
The Suns do not plan to trade Jalen Green, he is expected to play alongside Devin Booker in the backcourt.
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) June 22, 2025
These new additions will bring a different identity to this Suns team. Green brings a versatile offense, as a major part of his game is being able to attack the basket. The Suns have had their problems in that aspect, as well as having a certain toughness including a guy who does the dirty work on both sides of the ball. Dillon Brooks will be the guy who can bring that intensity on defense, a characteristic that Phoenix has been missing greatly.
Mar 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Green (4) dribbles the ball as Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Only time will tell how this will play out for the Phoenix Suns, though it is apparent that Suns General Manager Brian Gregory is adamant about making moves and bringing in a new era for this Suns team. What role Green and Brooks will play, will seemingly be a massive question and talking point over this offseason.
Mar 30, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) drives past Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
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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
