Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks will be suspended for one game after accumulating his 16th technical foul of the season during Wednesday’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This automatic suspension is a result of the NBA’s policy on technical fouls in the 2025-26 regular season.
Suspension Details and Upcoming Schedule Impact
Brooks’ suspension is set to take effect on February 19, when the Suns resume play post-All-Star break against the San Antonio Spurs. The NBA rules specify that after reaching 16 technical fouls, a player is suspended for every two additional technical fouls received during the season, a regulation that will continue to apply through the remainder of the campaign.
Brooks’ Previous Technical Foul History
The 2025-26 season is not the first time Brooks has faced disciplinary action due to technical fouls. He previously hit the technical foul limit during the 2022-23 season while playing for the Memphis Grizzlies, and again last season with the Houston Rockets. This pattern raises concern about his on-court conduct and its effect on team dynamics.
