Shocking Reason for Grizzlies Not Re-Signing Dillon Brooks Revealed

Dillon Brooks reportedly wants a lot of money in free agency

While the report has since been slammed by Brooks' agent, The Athletic's Shams Charania reported this in an article on May 2nd:

"The Memphis Grizzlies have informed pending unrestricted free agent Dillon Brooks that he will not be brought back under any circumstances, league sources tell The Athletic. After his tumultuous end to the season, Brooks was told about the Grizzlies’ decision to move on in exit meetings with team officials in recent days, those sources said. Memphis and Brooks discussed in exit meetings that it’s best for both sides to have a fresh start, sources added."

With this news coming out, ESPN's Ramona Shelburne reported that Brooks is looking for $25M per season in free agency, which is why the Grizzlies have chosen to part ways:

Ramona Shelburne just said Dillon Brooks wants $25 million/year and that is why the Grizzlies are parting ways with him

— Cody Mallory (@RealCodyMallory) May 2, 2023

If this is indeed what Brooks is looking for in free agency, it makes sense why the Grizzlies would look to move away from him. While Brooks does have utility as a defender, his inability to shoot ended being a fatal flaw in the postseason, and it would be hard for the Grizzlies to justify that salary.

It will be interesting to see how Brooks' free agency plays out, but it does seem likely that he will not be back with the Memphis Grizzlies after spending the first six years of his career with them.

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