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John Collins grabs Dillon Brooks by throat in Suns-Pistons preseason dustup

It’s the preseason. Apparently, nobody told John Collins and Dillon Brooks. The Pistons and Suns forwards got into a heated exchange less than five minutes into Monday night’s exhibition in Detroit, with Collins eventually grabbing Brooks around the neck before…

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 5:33 AM
John Collins grabs Dillon Brooks by throat in Suns-Pistons preseason dustup
Key Things to Know
  • John Collins grabbed Dillon Brooks by the neck during a preseason dustup between the Pistons and Suns.
  • The incident occurred less than five minutes into Monday's exhibition game in Detroit.
  • The physical exchange began after Brooks committed a hard foul on Collins during a rebound battle.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Detroit Pistons forward John Collins and Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks were involved in an altercation during Monday night's preseason game in Detroit. Less than five minutes into the opening exhibition contest for both teams, Collins grabbed Brooks around the neck before teammates stepped in to separate the two players.

The confrontation began when Brooks committed a hard foul against Collins while battling for a rebound. Following an exchange of words, Brooks was issued a technical foul, while Collins was assessed a flagrant foul for his actions.

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