The 30-year-old NBA player is scheduled to appear for an arraignment regarding the Class 1 misdemeanor charge on October 28. This legal development marks the latest update in an incident that occurred during a traffic stop conducted by Scottsdale police at approximately 1 a.m. on March 6.
Official response and legal context
Addressing the situation, Stacey Mitch, the Phoenix Suns' senior vice president of communications, confirmed the organization is aware of the circumstances. In a statement, Mitch noted that the charge relates to the incident from March and confirmed that the team has already addressed the matter with the player, though no further comments would be provided at this time. Representatives for Brooks did not immediately provide a response to requests for comment.
At the time of the initial arrest in March, a source familiar with the situation indicated that the stop was related to marijuana. Brooks, who is currently preparing for his 10th season in the NBA, recently secured a three-year contract extension valued at $73 million, which keeps him with the Suns through the 2029-30 season. He is coming off a career-best campaign in which he averaged 20.2 points per game.
Additional legal proceedings
Beyond the
Throughout his professional career, which has included stints with the Memphis Grizzlies, the Houston Rockets, and the Phoenix Suns, Brooks has maintained career averages of 14.8 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game.
