Suns SF Dillon Brooks has been on a roll lately, but the 3-and-D forward is questionable vs. the Timberwolves Monday due to left Achilles soreness. He’s missed six games so far amid what’s shaping up to be his best scoring season yet.
The Oregon product’s recent offensive surge, relentless defense, and never-ending antics could make this matchup a fun one if he’s active in a key Western Conference game tonight..
Below, we’ll provide a Dillon Brooks injury update and latest news for tonight's game vs. the Wolves and highlight the Suns players that stand out as ideal lineup additions, plus PrizePicks NBA projections and analysis for Monday night.
Dillon Brooks Injury Update vs. Timberwolves Tonight
Brooks’ injury is a recent development, as he was added to the injury report on Sunday. Brooks did participate in morning shootaround, which does help his chances of playing vs. the Wolves.
Brooks is currently projected for 22.5 points and 27.5 PRA vs. the Timberwolves tonight on PrizePicks.
Brooks last missed a stretch of games in early November with a core muscle injury and began to heat up about 10 days after he returned to the hardwood.
Brooks is averaging a career high in points (22.3) while shooting 45.9% from the field in 2025. There’s room for improvement when it comes to his efficiency from deep, but he’s provided Phoenix with a much-needed scoring punch as it navigates a massive restructure. He’s been especially impressive on mid-range shots.
Brooks has scored at least 23 points in five of his previous eight outings and is hoisting up more shots per contest (18.1) than Devin Booker (17.8).
Booker has already been ruled out for a second straight game with a groin injury, and Jalen Green is set to miss several weeks with a hamstring injury. Multiple role players seem poised to see their usual shot volume increase against Minnesota with so many key pieces missing, even if Brooks does suit up.
What Suns Players Benefit With Brooks Out?
While Brooks would be a big loss for the Suns, Ryan Dunn (8.0 ppg, 4.9 rpg) would likely start in his place if he sits.
Brooks isn’t the only Suns wing having a career year so far, as SG Grayson Allen has stepped it up in a big way as the team’s third leading scorer. He’s averaging 17.3 points per game and is on track to shoot better than 40% from beyond the arc in a third consecutive season.
Allen's usage jumps from 21.5% overall on the season to 25.9% when Booker and Brooks are off the floor, according to Add More Funds. Even with just Booker off the floor, his usage jumps to 25.2%.
Allen is also averaging 35.7 points per 100 possessions with Booker and Brooks off the floor, but only 30 with them. Phoenix is averaging 103.2 possessions per game, and Allen is averaging 31.3 minutes per game this year.
The sharpshooter out of Duke has a clear path to playing a lead role in this matchup and can rack up points in a hurry thanks to his focus on long-range shooting. He’s attempting 13.2 three-pointers per 100 possessions, per databallr. That’s a 97th-percentile figure.
Grayson Allen vs. Timberwolves Projections, Picks
Here are the most popular Grayson Allen player picks vs. the Pistons tonight, via PrizePicks.
- 16.5 points
- 20.5 Pts+Asts
- 19.5 Pts+Rebs
- 23.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts
- 13.5 FG Attempted
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Dillon Brooks is questionable for Monday’s matchup vs. the Timberwolves with left Achilles soreness. His absence could affect the stat projections and scoring upside of multiple role players for the shorthanded Suns, who are also without combo guard Devin Booker.
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