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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 19: Dillon Brooks #3 of the Phoenix Suns looks on during the fourth quarter of the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on January 19, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
The Phoenix Suns have been one of the big surprises in the Western Conference. The year after trading Kevin Durant and buying out Bradley Beal, they have become better. Right now, Phoenix sits seventh in the Western Conference standings.
The addition of Dillon Brooks has been one of the big reasons for the sudden turnaround. His hard-nosed defense and improved offense have been a big reason why the Suns have played better. Right now, he is out with a broken hand.
While he should be trying to rehab his hand injury, he instead has found himself in hot water. According to TMZ, Brooks has been arrested for DUI. Now, the team has released a statement on the incident.
GettyPhoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks shoots the ball. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
Phoenix Suns Release Statement on Dillon Brooks Arrest
Phoenix has finally released a statement on the matter.
“We are aware of the situation involving Dillon Brooks and are gathering more information. We have no further comment at this time.”
The Suns are clearly in fact-finding mode to figure out the situation surrounding Brooks. He has been one of the best players on the team this year, so they need to figure out exactly what happened. Brooks could face discipline from either the league or the Suns themselves.
Brooks is the best perimeter defender that the team has. He is expected to be out four-to-six weeks with the injury. That would mean he would be back right before the playoffs start. Right now, Phoenix is slated to play in the play-in against the 10-seed.
The Suns would prefer not to play in one of those games. However, this situation complicates things greatly. If they don’t have Brooks for games when he is fully healed from his injury, that could affect their playoff seeding. It could also see them being eliminated from the playoffs sooner.
GettyPhoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks dribbles the ball. (Photo by Kelsey Grant/Getty Images)
The Phoenix Suns Have Struggled to Field Their Full Team
All season long, the Suns have struggled to field their intended team. Jalen Green missed most of the first half of the season. He has only played 14 games this season. Devin Booker has been dealing with an injury of his own over the last couple of weeks.
Without Brooks, the team has now failed to put their entire intended team on the floor at the same time for many minutes. They have no idea how good a team they actually are. Phoenix has the 10th-best defense in the NBA, but they also have a bottom-10 offense.
Brooks has turned into the heart and soul of the team, for better or worse. Booker is still the best player on the team, but Brooks has turned into a solid second option. This legal situation is the worst possible thing that could have happened to Phoenix right now.
The Suns will likely wait for the legal process to play out before levying any punishment, if that is necessary.