KEION BROOKS JR. NEWS

Solid outing in finale Brooks chipped in 15 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 39 minutes during Sunday's 115-100 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Brooks posted his sixth consecutive contest with double-digit points during the club's regular-season finale. The 24-year-old began the season under a standard contract, though he was waived in October before signing back on with the Pelicans under a two-way contract in January. Brooks is set to be a restricted free agent during the offseason, and he finished the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 10.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.7 blocks while shooting 48.6 percent from the field across 23.7 minutes per game in 14 regular-season outings.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sets career-high 20 points in loss Brooks chipped in 20 points (7-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and six rebounds across 32 minutes during Thursday's 136-111 loss to Milwaukee.

Impact The 24-year-old drew the start at small forward due to Bruce Brown (knee) being sidelined. Brooks set a career-high mark in points during the loss, and he delivered an efficient performance from the field. The two-way player has logged at least 20 minutes in nine of his last 10 outings, and he'll likely continue to see significant playing time with two regular-season games remaining.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Bucks extend winning streak to 6 games with a 136-111 win over the Pelicans

Giannis Antetokounmpo had 28 points and 11 rebounds as the Milwaukee Bucks extended their winning streak to six games with a 136-111 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

Starting sans Brown Brooks will start in Thursday's game against the Bucks.

Impact The two-way player will receive the starting nod due to Bruce Brown (knee) being sidelined. Brooks has made three starts for the Pelicans this season, averaging 10.7 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 28.3 minutes per contest as a member of the starting five.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Trendon Watford scores 22 and the Nets beat the Pelicans 119-114 to snap a 5-game home skid

Trendon Watford scored 22 points, Drew Timme had 16 points and nine rebounds off the bench and the Brooklyn Nets beat the New Orleans Pelicans 119-114 on Tuesday night to snap a fi...

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Heads back to bench Tuesday Brooks is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nets.

Impact Kelly Olynyk will play through an Achilles issue Tuesday, forcing Brooks back to the second unit. Over seven appearances as a reserve this year, Brooks has averaged 6.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 0.9 blocks in 16.5 minutes.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Shines in start Brooks finished Sunday's 111-107 loss to the Bucks with 13 points (5-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block in 32 minutes.

Impact Making his third career start for the shorthanded Pelicans, Brooks made the most of his opportunity once again. He's certainly on the streaming radar for the final week of the regular season, as he's produced averages of 11.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.3 steals, 1.0 blocks and 0.5 three-pointers over his last four appearances.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Gary Trent Jr.'s 29 points and Brook Lopez's double-double help the Bucks top the Pelicans 111-107

Gary Trent Jr. scored a season-high 29 points, and the Milwaukee Bucks improved their hold on fifth place in the Eastern Conference by defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 111-107

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Promoted to starting role Brooks is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Lakers, Daniel Starkand of LakersNation.com reports.

Impact The Pelicans are tweaking their lineup once again and Brooks will start alongside Bruce Brown in the wings. This will be his second start of the season. In the previous one, he recorded 10 points, two rebounds, an assist and a steal across 28 minutes in a 112-99 win over the Sixers on March 24.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Productive night from second unit Brooks closed Sunday's 98-94 victory over the Hornets with 17 points (7-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two steals across 26 minutes off the...

Impact The 24-year-old rookie put together the best performance of his brief NBA career, setting new personal bests in points, boards, blocks and steals. Brooks has played more than 20 minutes in four of the last five games as the injury-ravaged Pelicans limp to the finish line on the season, scoring in double digits in each of the last three, and he's played well enough to continue handling a significant role in the frontcourt rotation. Over that stretch, Brooks has averaged 9.4 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.2 threes in 22.4 minutes a contest.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans' balanced attack enough to hold off Hornets Keion Brooks Jr.scored 17 points to lead a balanced scoring effort and the host New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Charlotte Hornets 98-94 on...

MARCH 31 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Alvarado has go-ahead 3-point play in the Pelicans' 98-94 win over the Hornets

Jose Alvarado had a go-ahead three-point play on a reverse layup with 31 seconds left and the New Orleans Pelicans outlasted the Charlotte Hornets 98-94 on Sunday night

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Coming off bench Friday Brooks is not in the Pelicans' starting lineup against the Warriors on Friday, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.

Impact Brooks got the first start of his NBA career Monday against the 76ers and finished with 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal over 28 minutes. He'll retreat to the bench Friday due to the return of Bruce Brown (rest).

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Pelicans use balanced scoring to send the 76ers to their 5th straight loss, 112-99

Karlo Matkovic had a season-high 19 points and eight assists, Antonio Reeves had five 3-pointers and 17 points and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Philadelphia 76ers 112-99

MARCH 25 • Associated Press

Getting first NBA start Monday Brooks is in the Pelicans' starting lineup against the 76ers on Monday.

Impact The undrafted rookie out of Washington will make the first start of his NBA career Monday due to the Pelicans resting both CJ McCollum and Bruce Brown. Brooks has played in each of the Pelicans last two games and has averaged 4.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks over 21.5 minutes per contest.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins parent club Tuesday The Pelicans transferred Brooks from the G League's Birmingham Squadron on Tuesday.

Impact Brooks will rejoin the parent club ahead of Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves. The two-way forward hasn't played at the NBA level since Feb. 12, and he's averaging 16.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.0 blocks across 34.6 minutes per game in 42 G League outings.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled Sunday The Pelicans recalled Brooks from the G League's Birmingham Squadron on Sunday.

Impact The two-way forward will join the parent club ahead of Sunday's game against Memphis due to Zion Williamson (rest), CJ McCollum (rest) and Brandon Boston (ankle) being sidelined. Brooks has yet to reach the double-digit mark in playing time at the NBA level, and he likely won't see significant minutes, despite the club's injury list.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-UW Hoops Standout Brooks Jr. Signs Two-Way NBA Contract Former University of Washington men’s basketball forward Keion Brooks Jr.

JANUARY 11 • KANSASCITY.COM

Inks deal with New Orleans The Pelicans signed Brooks to a two-way contract Thursday.

Impact Brooks has spent the beginning of the 2024-25 campaign with the G League's Birmingham Squadron, averaging 18.0 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 37.5 minutes across 20 appearances. However, Brooks will now split time between the NBA and G League as a two-way player.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by New Orleans Brooks was waived by the Pelicans on Wednesday.

Impact Brooks was always considered a long shot to make the final roster. He was previously on an Exhibit 10 contract with the Pelicans and is now set to join the Birmingham Squadron in the G League.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE