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DHJ Quick Take: Finding Diamonds in the Desert The Poulakidas "Blackout": In just his 11th NBA game, undrafted rookie John Poulakidas looked like a seasoned vet, torching the Suns for 23 points and five threes. His fearless performance—including a block and a bucket on Devin Booker—earned him post-game praise from...

DHJ Quick Take: Survival Mode in Phoenix The Injury Crisis: What was already a thin roster has reached a breaking point. Dallas has officially ruled out Klay Thompson (rest), Naji Marshall (hip), Daniel Gafford (shoulder), Kyrie Irving (knee), Dereck Lively II (foot), Caleb Martin (foot), P.J. Washington (elbow), and Brandon...

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of DUI. Per Scottsdale Police, Brooks was stopped for traffic violations just south of Thunderbird Road on Scottsdale Road around 1 a.m. After an investigation, Brooks was arrested at 1:33 a.m. for suspicion of driving under the influence....

Any NBA team with a young player on their roster is eventually going to have to make a decision: What are they worth? It’s not always an easy call. When you’re dealing with someone under 25, you’re not just talking about production. In part, you’re paying for potential. A young...

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks will miss four to six weeks, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN. Brooks has a broken left hand. The Suns acquired Brooks from the Houston Rockets in the blockbuster Kevin Durant trade last offseason. Brooks is averaging 20.9 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.8...

The Dallas Mavericks spent much of Tuesday night fighting uphill, and by the time their urgency matched the moment, the math of the game had already turned punishing. After falling behind by 31 points late in the second quarter, Dallas ripped off a series of runs, lived at the free-throw...

An NBA trade idea sending Dillon Brooks from the Phoenix Suns to the Los Angeles Lakers has been created. NBA writer Jacob Rude of SB Nation's Silver Screen and Roll created the following trade idea between the Suns and Lakers: Phoenix Suns get: Gabe Vincent, Maxi Kleber Los Angeles Lakers...