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Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested early Friday in Scottsdale on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Scottsdale police told Pak Gazette Digital that officers conducted a routine stop for traffic violations and arrested Brooks at 1:33 a.m. local time.
“Brooks was transported to the Scottsdale City Jail and released after the booking process was completed, around 3:30 a.m.,” a police spokesperson said.
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Dillon Brooks was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of DUI in Scottsdale. (Scottsdale Police Department)
“We are aware of the situation involving Dillon Brooks and are gathering more information. We have no further comment at this time,” the Suns said in a statement.
TMZ Sports was the first to report Brooks’ arrest.
Typically a defensive stalwart, Brooks was having perhaps the best season of his career until he suffered a broken left hand last month.
He is averaging 20.9 points per game, the best of his career; his field goal percentage of 44.0 is also the highest mark of his career. His 3.7 rebounds per game are slightly below his high mark from last year.
Brooks was the 45th overall pick by the Memphis Grizzlies in 2017 out of Oregon and spent six seasons there. He then went to the Houston Rockets as part of a sign-and-trade deal, but was traded to the Phoenix Suns in the blockbuster Kevin Durant trade during the offseason.
LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers posts over Dillon Brooks of the Phoenix Suns during the second half at the Mortgage Matchup Center on December 23, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Brooks has had an on-court feud with LeBron James dating back to the 2023 playoffs. After exchanging words during and after Game 2 of their first-round series, Brooks hit James with a low blow, resulting in his ejection.
The two also had multiple skirmishes in December during a recent game between the Lakers and Suns, including James tackling Brooks after some contact from the NBA’s all-time leading scorer.
As the game wound down, Brooks hit a decisive 3-pointer to put the Suns up one point with 12.2 seconds left. James ran through him and knocked him down, but Brooks got up and stuck out his chest to gently punch James.
An arbitrator approached to prevent the conflict from escalating further. Brooks was ejected from the game.
An official stands between LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers and Dillon Brooks of the Phoenix Suns during the second half of a game at the Mortgage Matchup Center on December 14, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Mike Christy/Getty Images)
Brooks’ Suns lost to the Chicago Bulls, 105-103, on Thursday night and will host the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.
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