NBA Suspends Suns F Dillon Brooks for 16th Technical Foul

Brooks will miss one game after reaching the league's technical foul limit.

Feb. 13, 2026 at 1:55am

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The NBA has suspended Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks for one game without pay after he received his 16th technical foul of the season. Per league rules, a player is automatically suspended for a game after reaching 16 technical fouls, with an additional one-game suspension for every two more technical fouls.

Why it matters

Technical fouls are a sign of on-court discipline issues, and repeated violations can hurt a team's performance and chemistry. Brooks' suspensions have become a recurring problem, and the Suns will now be without one of their key players for an upcoming game.

The details

Brooks was whistled for a personal foul and then a technical with 6:37 remaining in the second quarter of the Suns' 136-109 home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. He will serve the suspension after the All-Star break on Feb. 19 when Phoenix visits the San Antonio Spurs.

  • Brooks received his 16th technical foul on February 13, 2026.
  • Brooks will serve his one-game suspension on February 19, 2026.

The players

Dillon Brooks

A 30-year-old forward for the Phoenix Suns who is averaging a career-high 21.2 points per game this season.

Phoenix Suns

An NBA team based in Phoenix, Arizona that Brooks currently plays for.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights growing concerns in the community about repeat offenders released on bail, raising questions about bail reform, public safety on SF streets, and if any special laws to govern autonomous vehicles in residential and commercial areas.