Suns’ Dillon Brooks fined $25,000 for lewd gestures against Pacers

Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was fined $25,000 for making a lewd gesture during the second quarter of Thursday night’s 133-98 win over the Indiana Pacers at the Mortgage Matchup Center.

Dillon Brooks predicted the fine amount

Brooks made the gesture after fouling Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard on a basket with 54.4 seconds left in the first half. Brooks made an upward motion with his hands after falling to the ground.

The former second-rounder made the ensuing free throw to give the Suns a 67-52 lead. He scored 24 points in the first half and finished the game with a season-high 32 points.

Per Duane Rankin by The Arizona RepublicBrooks predicted the nice amount after the win.

“I say that’s probably $25,000.”

Dillon Brooks predicts the NBA will fine him $25,000 for his “lewd gesture on the court” during Thursday’s 133-98 victory over the Indiana Pacers at the Mortgage Matchup Center. #Sunbathing #Pacers pic.twitter.com/luS2W5yGR2

— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) November 15, 2025

“I’m going to say that’s probably $25,000,” Brooks said during his post-game press conference. “But I’m excited, I’m playing well and sometimes emotions can get the better of me, but I got it in and kept going.”

James Jones, the NBA’s executive vice president and head of basketball operations, made the announcement Friday.

Jones served as the Suns’ general manager from the 2018-19 season, when he was interim GM, until the end of the 2024-2025 season. He replaced Joe Dumars, who joined the New Orleans Pelicans in April as the team’s executive vice president of basketball operations.

Suns have acquired Brooks from Rockets

In seven appearances (all starts) with the Suns this season, Brooks is averaging 20.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.9 steals and 29.1 minutes per game.

Brooks is also shooting 43.6% from the field, 32.7% from beyond the arc and a career-best 93.3% at the foul line. His player efficiency rating (17) and his true shooting percentage (57.6%) are also career marks.

The Suns acquired Brooks from the Houston Rockets this summer as part of the Kevin Durant trade, a historic seven-team deal that sent Jalen Green, Brooks, No. 10 draft pick Khaman Maluach and second-round picks Rasheer Fleming and Koby Brea to Phoenix.

Phoenix hosts the Atlanta Hawks on Sunday.