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Dillon Brooks praises Suns’ Matt Ishbia for locker room culture change

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 5:24 AM

Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Dillon Brooks praises Suns’ Matt Ishbia for locker room culture change

Summary

Dillon Brooks expressed gratitude to Phoenix Suns owner Matt Ishbia for improving the team's locker room culture. In an Instagram story, Brooks made a remark about previous challenges, indirectly referencing former player Kevin Durant. Brooks’ comments come after Ishbia discussed past roster decisions that did not yield championships. This interaction adds tension to the budding rivalry between the Suns and Rockets, where Durant currently plays. Brooks has showcased strong preseason performances, scoring 24 points in a game against the Chicago Bulls and contributing 18 points against the Utah Jazz as the Suns prepare for their season opener against Portland.

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By the Numbers

•Brooks thanks Ishbia for resolving past locker room issues.
•Brooks hints at Durant's impact on the team's culture.
•Ishbia admits to missteps in forming a championship roster.
•Brooks scored 24 points against the Bulls in preseason.
•Suns face the Trail Blazers in their season opener.

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5:24 AMYahoo Sports — Suns’ Dillon Brooks thanks Matt Ishbia for ‘cleaning up that stench’ before he arrived

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Dillon Brooks wasted little time making his feelings known about the Phoenix Suns’ culture reset. He took a pointed shot at former franchise cornerstone Kevin Durant while thanking majority owner Matt Ishbia for addressing the locker room’s past issues . Brooks fired the jab through an Instagram story featuring an intense photo of himself roaring […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks thanks Matt Ishbia for ‘cleaning up that stench’ before he arrived appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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