Dillon Brooks' breakout season has been one of the most surprising stories of the NBA season. That story is now on hold.
The Phoenix Suns star sustained a broken left hand seven minutes into Saturday's game against the Orlando Magic, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. He reportedly does not yet have a timetable. Brooks scored 5 points and grabbed 3 rebounds in the Magic game before he went down.
Phoenix Suns guard Dillon Brooks has sustained a broken left hand and will be sidelined, sources tell ESPN. Doctors will meet to determine a timetable. Brooks is a key part to the playoff-contending Suns, averaging 21+ points and 3+ rebounds this season. Difficult injury blow. pic.twitter.com/x00of8NR7H
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 22, 2026
Brooks, 30, has averaged 21.2 points, 3.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals on 44.1% shooting this season. This was Brooks first year with the Suns, after he was acquired along with Jalen Green in a trade that sent Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets.
This article will be updated with more information.