Suns' Dillon Brooks Blasts Refs After 16th Technical Foul

Suns forward criticizes inconsistent officiating after latest technical

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was visibly frustrated after being assessed his league-leading 16th technical foul, accusing referees of being "consistently bad" and trying to "fix it during the game" with uneven foul calls. Brooks said official Jason Williams told him he was "playing the victim too much," leading to the technical. With automatic suspensions looming for every other technical foul, the Suns may need to find ways to curb Brooks' intensity to keep him on the court for a potential playoff push.

Why it matters

Technical fouls are a growing concern for the Suns, as Brooks' outspoken criticism of officials could lead to further discipline and suspensions that would impact the team's playoff positioning. The Suns are looking to be fully healthy down the stretch, making Brooks' availability crucial.

The details

Dillon Brooks was visibly upset after being assessed his 16th technical foul of the season, the most in the NBA. He said official Jason Williams told him he was "playing the victim too much," leading to the technical. Brooks criticized the officials for being "consistently bad" and trying to "fix it during the game" with uneven foul calls. With automatic one-game suspensions looming for every other technical foul (18, 20, 22, etc.), the Suns may need to find ways to curb Brooks' intensity to keep him on the court for a potential playoff push.

  • The technical foul occurred during the Suns' last game before the All-Star break on February 12, 2026.

The players

Dillon Brooks

A forward for the Phoenix Suns who leads the NBA in technical fouls this season with 16.

Jason Williams

An NBA official who assessed Dillon Brooks his 16th technical foul, telling him he was "playing the victim too much."

Devin Booker

A star player for the Phoenix Suns who, along with Jalen Green, is looking to be fully healthy down the stretch of the season.

Jalen Green

A star player for the Phoenix Suns who, along with Devin Booker, is looking to be fully healthy down the stretch of the season.

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What they’re saying

“If you're going to be consistently bad, then be consistently bad throughout the whole game. Don't try to fix it during the game. Don't be trying to do any of that or try to even out foul calls or whatever the case might be. If you're going to be bad, be bad the whole game.”

— Dillon Brooks, Suns Forward (ClutchPoints)

What’s next

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The takeaway

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