Former NBA Star Patrick Beverley Faces Shocking Felony Assault Arrest in Texas – What Led to the Dramatic Turn?

Patrick Beverley, a name familiar to NBA fans for his gritty defense and relentless energy over 12 seasons, now finds himself in a troubling spotlight beyond the hardwood. Early Friday morning in Fort Bend County, Texas, law enforcement responded to a family-related disturbance at a residence in Rosharon, a Houston suburb — a call that culminated in Beverley’s arrest on felony assault charges. It’s a stark contrast to the tenacity he showed on the court, reminding us how unpredictable life off the court can be. Reports indicate Beverley was released on a $40,000 bail, and amid these allegations, he has urged the public not to take every post at face value, sharing a message on social media that suggests there’s more beneath the surface. This incident emerges shortly after a heated exchange involving Beverley, Klay Thompson, and rapper Megan Thee Stallion, adding layers to an already complex week for the former Chicago Bulls guard. Given his decorated career — which includes three All-Defensive Team selections and stints with multiple NBA franchises — this development marks an unexpected chapter in Beverley’s story. LEARN MORE

Patrick Beverley, a former NBA player who spent a dozen years in the league, was arrested Friday in Fort Bend County, Texas, on felony assault charges, the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office confirmed to NBC Sports.

Deputies were dispatched to a residence in Rosharon (a suburb of Houston) at 3:50 a.m., according to the sheriff’s office. Upon arrival, “Deputies learned that a situation transpired between family members leading to a family violence incident. The suspect, later identified as Patrick Beverley, was subsequently arrested and charged with assault, family violence/household member.” The investigation is ongoing, according to the sheriff’s office.

Beverley has been released on $40,000 bail according to multiple reports, put these statements out on social media, the second one including a statement from Beverley’s attorney.

Please don’t believe everything you see on the internet. Hope all is well Luv❤️

— Patrick Beverley (@patbev21) November 14, 2025

Beverley, a Chicago native, played 12 seasons in the NBA and was named to three All-Defensive Teams. The 6’2″ guard averaged 8.3 points a game for his career, which included playing for Houston, LA Clippers, Minnesota, the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago, Philadelphia and Milwaukee.

Beverley had already been in the news this week after he and Klay Thompson had a little online beef. Beverley and another former NBA player, Jason Williams, made lewd comments about Thompson’s girlfriend, rapper Megan Thee Stallion, during an episode of Barstool Sports’ “Hoopin’ N Hollerin’” podcast, suggesting she is impacting his play on the court. Thompson shot back at Beverley on Instagram, saying, “How would y’all feel if I referred to your wives in such a way? … Do better fellas. Very disappointing.”