Phoenix Suns veteran Dillon Brooks' promising update on his hand injury ahead of facing the Indiana Pacers could pave the way for his return. Brooks discussed the Suns' upcoming postseason run and how a potential best-of-7 series would present "problems" for the Minnesota Timberwolves. The forward will look to regain his rhythm between now and the end of the regular season.
Brooks will make his first appearance since a 113–110 double-overtime win against the Orlando Magic on February 21. Brooks was seen during the Suns' morning shootaround before facing the Pacers on Thursday shooting without actors According to AZ Central's Duane Rankin, he suffered a fractured left hand.
Dillon Brooks no cast on fractured left hand for Suns morning shootaround. #Sun pic.twitter.com/GntKpKI3Fm
- Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) 12 March 2026
The Suns went 5-3 in their eight games without Brooks, including their current three-game winning streak, which was extended by a 129-114 win against the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday.
Dillon Brooks warns Timberwolves about Suns' playoff run
After a heroic performance from Suns veteran Dillon Brooks to capture the top 50 ranking, they threatened the Timberwolves with a potential best-of-7 playoff series. Brooks, who rarely shy away from expressing his honest opinions, believes the Suns can upset the Timberwolves in the postseason.
Brooks claims Suns have Timberwolves' Numberhe said, according to the Million Dollar Worth of Game podcast.
“You never know, ant [Anthony Edwards] This year it could be a great year and win a chip. . .But they come to us, there's going to be problems," Brooks said. "We've got their number this year."
"If they run into us, there will be problems. We've got their number this year."
Dillon Brooks on a potential Suns-Timberwolves playoff matchup 👀
(via @mworthofgame)pic.twitter.com/EgEBtzl7Uf
- ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 10 March 2026
The Suns defeated the Timberwolves 108–105 on December 8, almost two weeks after a 114–113 win against the Timberwolves at home.
