Ex-NBA Guard Patrick Beverley Arrested on Felony Assault Charge

Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley was arrested Friday in Fort Bend County, Texas, on a third-degree felony charge of assaulting a family or household member by impeding their breath or circulation, according to court records.

The 37-year-old Beverley was taken into custody at the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office in Richmond, near Houston. He posted $40,000 bond and was released later that day. Authorities have not released details about the circumstances leading to the arrest or the identity of the alleged victim, and the investigation remains ongoing. Beverley has not commented publicly on the matter.

The charge carries potential penalties of two to 10 years in prison under Texas law. It stems from allegations of a domestic incident, though specifics are limited at this stage.

Beverley, a 12-year NBA veteran known for his tenacious defense, played for seven teams during his career, including stints with the Houston Rockets from 2013 to 2017, the Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls, Philadelphia 76ers, and most recently the Milwaukee Bucks. Drafted in the second round by the Lakers in 2009, he did not enter the league until 2013 after...