forward was arrested early Friday morning for suspicion of driving under the influence in Scottsdale, Arizona, police said.
Officers conducted a traffic stop in Scottsdale at roughly 1 a.m. and after an investigation, Brooks was arrested. He was taken to jail and released following the booking process around 3:30 a.m.
“We are aware of the situation involving Dillon Brooks and are gathering more information,” the Phoenix Suns said in a statement released to ESPN. “We have no further comment at this time.”
Brooks, 30, has missed Phoenix’s last five games due to a fractured left hand suffered in a Feb. 21 win over Orlando, but he’s expected to return near the end of the regular season.
Brooks is averaging 20.9 points, an increase in scoring by 6.9 points from last season, in addition to 3.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and one steal. He came to the Suns as part of the trade that sent 15-time All-Star to the Rockets during the offseason.
Information from the Associated Press was used in this report.
