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NBA Free Agency: Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks to Spurs?

The San Antonio Spurs could look to add Memphis Grizzlies disgruntled forward Dillon Brooks in free agency.

Jeremy Brener

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Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks is looking for a new NBA home this offseason.

The sixth-year veteran will not return to the Grizzlies after it was revealed in a report from The Athletic that Brooks would not be brought back "under any circumstances."

"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," The Athletic said.

With Brooks looking for a fresh start, there may not be a better place for him to join the San Antonio Spurs.

The Spurs provide an environment that won't be rummaged with big market media trying to ignite the feud that's been brewing between him and LeBron James and perhaps a little Gregg Popovich magic could push his career back on the right path.

Besides, the Spurs could use a player like Brooks. As a defense-first player, Brooks could help shape San Antonio's defensive identity and be an on-court leader in that department.

He also holds his own on the offensive side of the ball. During his six seasons with the Grizzlies, he has averaged 14.5 points per game while shooting 34.5 percent from distance.

While Brooks may look for a destination where he is more likely to contend, an opportunity with the Spurs could be a huge benefit towards his career ... and a chance for San Antonio to add some experience in free agency.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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