Dillon Brooks, who has been the soul of the Phoenix Suns thus far this season, is currently sitting out due to a broken hand he sustained on February 21.
It has been [reported by TMZ Sports](https://www.tmz.com/2026/03/06/dillon-brooks-arrested-dui/) that he was arrested in Scottsdale at 2:00am on Friday, March 6, on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. The report states that “he was respectful and cooperative before being released,” noting that he was released at 3:20am.
[Per Doug Haller from _The Athletic_](https://x.com/doughaller/status/2029951461065642151?s=46), the Suns made the following statement in regards to the incident:
“We are aware of the situation involving Dillon Brooks and are gathering more information. We have no further comment at this time.”
Brooks, affectionately known as “The Villain”, is averaging a career-high 20.9 points with the Phoenix Suns this season after being acquired by the team in the Kevin Durant trade this past offseason. We will report more as information becomes available.