Phoenix adds Dillon Brooks to anchor the Suns' defense and inject an edge they’ve missed since Jae Crowder’s exit. Brooks isn’t asked to explode for 20 a night; his value comes from toughness, on-ball insistence, and accountability that can lift the whole unit. If he stays on the floor for 72+ games and hits 37–40% from three, Phoenix could rely on him as the third scoring option behind Booker and a second scorer, with room to climb if the offense scales up.

His shot versatility matters, but the true barometer is energy and discipline—the ability to guard multiple positions, set the defensive tone, and keep teammates in line when things slip. Durant and Booker will carry the heavy load, while Brooks channels hostility into team identity. The balance between more offense and sustained defense will decide whether he becomes a stabilizing backbone or a flashpoint, and how high his fantasy value can realistically climb.