""I Poke Bears": Memphis Grizzlies' Dillon Brooks Out for Good After Clashing with LeBron James"

It seems that Dillon Brooks' time with the Memphis Grizzlies has come to an end, as the team informed him that he will not be re-signed under any circumstances, according to a report by Shams Charania of The Athletic. Brooks, who will become an unrestricted free agent this summer, was reportedly told the news during exit meetings with team officials. It was agreed that a fresh start was necessary for both parties.

The Grizzlies have informed pending free agent Dillon Brooks that he will not be brought back "under any circumstances," per @ShamsCharania pic.twitter.com/iw6gJvERk8

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The report suggests that Brooks' performance in the Grizzlies' first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers was a breaking point. The 27-year-old forward struggled on the court, averaging only 10.5 points per game while shooting 31% from the field and 23.8% from beyond the arc.

Brooks also made headlines for his trash talk aimed at LeBron James during the series, including a flagrant 2 foul that led to his ejection from Game 3. He was later fined $25,000 for refusing to speak with reporters after losses to the Lakers.

"The dynasty starts after you, not with you.”

Draymond Green on Dillon Brooks on March 8th 😬

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Brooks has a history of on-court altercations and suspensions, including a one-game suspension in last year's playoffs for a flagrant foul on Warriors guard Gary Payton II.

Despite the controversy surrounding his departure from Memphis, Brooks told reporters that he has no regrets and is ready to explore other opportunities as a free agent.