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Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested early Friday morning in Scottsdale on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Scottsdale Police told PK Press Club Digital that officers conducted a routine traffic stop and stopped Brooks at 1:33 a.m. local time.
“Brooks was transported to the Scottsdale City Jail and released after the booking process was completed, at approximately 3:30 a.m.,” a police spokesperson said.
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Dillon Brooks was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of drunk driving in Scottsdale. (Scottsdale Police Department)
“We are aware of the situation involving Dillon Brooks and are in the process of gathering more information. We have no further comment at this time,” the Suns said in a statement.
TMZ Sports was first to report Brooks’ arrest.
Typically a defensive stalwart, Brooks was having perhaps the best season of his career until he fractured his left hand last month.
He is averaging a career-high 20.9 points per game – his field goal percentage of 44.0 is also the highest mark of his career. His 3.7 rebounds per game are slightly lower than 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 in 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 tackles Dillon Brooks of the Phoenix Suns during the second half at 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, prompting an ejection.
The two also had several skirmishes in December during a recent Lakers-Suns game, including James knocking down Brooks after contact with the NBA’s all-time leading scorer.
As the game played out, Brooks made a 3-point basket to give the Suns a one-point lead with 12.2 seconds remaining. James went through him and knocked him down, but Brooks got up and reached out to pat James gently.
A referee came to prevent the conflict from escalating further. Brooks was ejected from the match.
An official steps 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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