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Dillon Brooks Detained on Suspicion of Drunk Driving
6 Mar
Summary
- Phoenix Suns player Dillon Brooks was arrested for DUI early Friday.
- Brooks was booked and released from Scottsdale jail early Friday morning.
- The player is currently recovering from a fractured left hand.
Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested early on March 6, 2026, in Scottsdale, Arizona, on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Police stopped a vehicle around 1 a.m. before arresting the 30-year-old player. Brooks was taken to the Scottsdale City jail and released after the booking process was completed at approximately 3:30 a.m.
The team released a statement acknowledging awareness of the situation and stated they are gathering more information. Brooks was reportedly respectful and cooperative prior to his release, and a mugshot was issued shortly thereafter.
Brooks has been sidelined since February 21, 2026, recovering from surgery for a fractured left hand. His return to play is not expected until at least late March. The Suns confirmed on February 24, 2026, that his injured hand would be reassessed in four to six weeks.
Brooks joined the Suns in 2025 after playing for the Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies. He is currently under a four-year contract with Houston valued at $86 million, with an estimated salary of $22,627,671 for the 2023-24 season and $22,255,493 for the 2024-2025 season. The Suns recently defeated the Chicago Bulls 105-103 on March 5, 2026.
