The NBA officially rescinded a technical foul issued to Dillon Brooks during the Phoenix Suns’ 106-102 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday, the league confirmed Wednesday. This reversal marks the third time this season that Brooks has had a technical foul removed from his record as he continues to play a key role for Phoenix.
Details Surrounding the Technical Foul and Its Impact
The technical foul was originally called with 27 seconds left in the first half after Brooks pushed Brooklyn’s Egor Dёmin to the ground following a loose ball foul. Curtis Blair, the crew chief, explained this decision in a report given to Arizona Sports correspondent Kellan Olson. Brooks also received a flagrant 1 foul earlier in the game for inappropriate contact with Nic Claxton while contesting a loose ball. Currently, Brooks has accumulated 14 technical fouls on the season, just two short of the threshold that would trigger an automatic one-game suspension. Alongside this, he has four flagrant 1 fouls, with two more flagrant 1s or a flagrant 2 leading to suspension.
Brooks’ Performance and Phoenix Suns’ Upcoming Game
In the tight contest against the Nets, Brooks was Phoenix’s second-leading scorer, contributing 26 points on 9-of-15 shooting, alongside three rebounds, three assists, a steal, and a blocked shot during his 34 minutes on the court. Phoenix now has 35 games remaining in the regular season, with the team aiming to maintain momentum as they prepare to face the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night. The game is set to tip off at 7 p.m. and will be available on the Arizona Sports app, along with broadcasts on 98.7 FM and ArizonaSports.com.
Brooks Reacts to the Controversial Call
“I just feel like that play wouldn’t have happened if they blew their whistle with the foul called, because it ended up being a foul call and then they had to give me a T after because I’m trying to get the guy off me,”
Brooks told reporters postgame.
Implications of the Rescinded Technical Foul
Removing this technical foul from Brooks’ record reduces the immediate risk of suspension, allowing him to continue contributing without the looming threat of missing games due to disciplinary action. The decision also highlights the league’s ongoing review process of officiating calls, especially in tightly contested matches. As the Suns pursue a strong finish to their season, keeping Brooks available and focused will be critical in their push toward the playoffs.
Dillon Brooks’ (PHX) technical foul at 0:27 in the 2nd quarter on 1/27/26 (vs. BKN) has been rescinded upon league office review.
— NBA Official (@NBAOfficial) January 28, 2026
I was the pool reporter tonight. pic.twitter.com/BywhU8HOVq
— Kellan Olson (@KellanOlson) January 28, 2026
