Breadcrumb Trail LinksSportsBasketballDillon Brooks claims former girlfriend’s ’threats referenced various different ways that she was going to hurt me either personally, professionally, or both.’Published Jun 27, 2025 • Last updated 9 minutes ago • 2 minute readDillon Brooks of the Houston Rockets works against Ochai Agbaji of the Toronto Raptors during a game this past season. Getty ImagesArticle contentDillon Brooks has been known to get under the skin of his opponents on the basketball court, but the Canadian NBA star reportedly is dealing with some troubling issues off the court.Advertisement 2THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Edmonton Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account.Get exclusive access to the Edmonton Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on.Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists.Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentBrooks, who was traded to the Phoenix Suns earlier this month as part of a package that sent superstar Kevin Durant to Houston, has alleged that his ex-girlfriend threatened to cut off his fingers.Article contentArticle contentAccording to TMZ, Brooks filed a restraining order against former partner Heather Andrews, whom he accused of harassment and making threats.Brooks claims a message purportedly from Andrews – with whom he shares two young children – includes a threat of having someone cause bodily harm to him.“I’ll habe [sic] someone cut each one of your f***ing little fingers off one by one… So you can never play basketball LOL… And actually now I understand why people are racist,” the message allegedly read.We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Play VideoThe Mississauga native says that the alleged harassment began around the time that Andrews became pregnant with their first child.Brooks also alleges emotional abuse and that Andrews has shared private conservations online on several occasions to cast him in a negative light.Advertisement 3Article contentWhen Andrews became pregnant with their second child, Brooks claims that her threats intensified and the “threats referenced various different ways that she was going to hurt me either personally, professionally, or both.”He also claimed Andrews threatened his mother, writing, “I’ll send someone after your mom to [sic] bitch.”Read More Masai Ujiri out as Toronto Raptors president in stunning move by new ownership Girlfriend of Raptors top pick steals the show at NBA Draft The pair, who reportedly met in a Las Vegas nightclub in 2018, are expected to meet in front of a judge in July.Brooks, a second-round pick who began his career with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2017, is known as one of the biggest antagonists in the NBA. He has been suspended no fewer than five times by the league over his eight-year career and was named to the NBA’s second all-defence team in 2022-23.Brooks was a member of the Canadian national men’s team that won bronze at the 2023 FIBA World Cup and competed at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.Article contentShare this article in your social networkComments Join the Conversation Featured Local Savings