Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was taken into custody on suspicion of driving under the influence early Friday morning in Scottsdale, Arizona, according to local law enforcement. The arrest followed a traffic stop in Scottsdale around 1 a.m., leading to Brooks being detained after an inquiry. He was subsequently processed at the jail and released at approximately 3:30 a.m.
The 30-year-old, hailing from Mississauga, Ontario, has been sidelined since February 21 due to a fractured left hand, with his return not anticipated until late March following surgical intervention. The Phoenix Suns issued a brief statement acknowledging the situation and stated that they are in the process of obtaining additional details but declined further comments for the time being.
Coinciding with his arrest, the Suns had a home game against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, suffering a narrow 105-103 defeat. Prior to his injury, Brooks was enjoying a standout season in the NBA, boasting a career-best average of 20.9 points per game. He joined the Suns as part of the trade deal that saw 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant being traded to the Rockets in the offseason.
The initial report regarding Brooks’ arrest was made public by TMZ.
