The Memphis Grizzlies have reportedly decided not to re-sign guard Dillon Brooks, who is set to become a free agent this summer. Brooks, who was drafted by the Grizzlies in 2017, has been a key contributor for the team over the past three seasons.
In his three seasons with the Grizzlies, Brooks has averaged 11.6 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game while shooting 42.2 percent from the field and 37.2 percent from three-point range. He has also been a reliable defender, helping the Grizzlies to the sixth-best defensive rating in the NBA last season.
Despite his strong play, the Grizzlies have reportedly decided not to re-sign Brooks due to salary cap constraints. With the team already over the salary cap for next season, they would have had to use their mid-level exception to re-sign Brooks, which would have put them in a difficult financial situation.
The Grizzlies will now have to look for other options to replace Brooks in the backcourt. They could look to free agency or the trade market to find a suitable replacement, or they could look to promote one of their young guards from within the organization.
Regardless of who they decide to bring in, it will be difficult to replace the production and leadership that Brooks provided for the Grizzlies over the past three seasons. He was a key part of the team’s success and will be missed by both his teammates and fans alike.
