Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks has been suspended for one game without pay by the NBA after receiving his 16th technical foul of the season. The suspension comes after Brooks picked up the technical during Wednesday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. According to league rules, players face automatic one-game suspensions upon reaching 16 technicals, with additional suspensions for every two techs thereafter.

Brooks will miss the Suns' Feb. 19 game against the San Antonio Spurs. The 30-year-old is enjoying a breakout season in his first year with Phoenix, averaging a career-high 21.2 points per game. His aggressive playing style and brash personality have become integral to the Suns' surprising 32-23 record this season.

The suspension represents a significant blow to Phoenix's rotation as they push for playoff positioning. Brooks' scoring and defensive intensity have made him one of the team's most valuable contributors, and his absence will test the Suns' depth. With 25 games remaining in the regular season, Brooks will need to control his emotions to avoid further suspensions that could derail Phoenix's postseason aspirations.