Suns’ Dillon Brooks arrested for DUI while rehabbing fractured hand

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Suns forward Dillon Brooks was arrested for DUI on Friday morning in Scottsdale.

According to TMZ, the Canadian forward was “respectful and cooperative” after being picked up around 2 a.m. until he was released around 80 minutes later.

Brooks, 30, fractured his hand in a win over the Magic on Feb. 21, an injury that’s expected to keep him sidelined four to six weeks.


Injured Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (left) and guard Devin Booker (right) on the bench.
Injured Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (left) and guard Devin Booker on the bench against the Los Angeles Lakers. Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

It was a big blow to Phoenix, which enters Friday’s slate at 35-27 and in the seventh spot in the Western Conference.

At the time of his injury, Brooks was in the midst of a career-best season, averaging a career-high 20.9 points and 3.7 rebounds per game.

The Suns are 2-2 in his absence, falling to the Bulls on Thursday, 105-103.


Dillon Brooks of the Phoenix Suns dribbles the ball against Luguentz Dort of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns goes to the basket against Lu Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Getty Images

A hard-nosed forward, Brooks gained notoriety around the NBA for his longtime feud with LeBron James.

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