SCOTTSDALE, AZ — Dillon Brooks, a player for the Phoenix Suns, was reportedly arrested for driving under the influence early Friday morning.
Police conducted a traffic stop for traffic violations near Scottsdale and Thunderbird Roads around 1 a.m., according to the Scottsdale Police Department.
Brooks, 30, was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence around 1:30 a.m. and released a couple of hours later. The city prosecutor is responsible for making a decision on whether to charge him.
The Phoenix Suns released a statement Friday after the arrest, saying: “We are aware of the situation involving Dillon Brooks and are gathering more information. We have no further comment at this time.”
Brooks, who is in the midst of a breakout year in his first season with the Suns, recently suffered a fractured hand, leaving him off the court for a few weeks, according to reports.
He was hurt in a recent game against the Orlando Magic. He was averaging a career-high 20.9 points and 3.7 rebounds per game, and his brash personality has been a driving force for the team's surprising 32-23 record.
No other details were immediately released.
