Patrick Beverley Arrested: Why Was Ex-NBA Player Taken Into Custody In Texas?

Former NBA player Patrick Beverley was arrested on Friday by the Deputies in Fort Bend County. They took him into custody in Richmond, Texas. Records say he faces a third-degree felony for assaulting a family or household member and for blocking the person’s breathing. His bond is set at 40,000 dollars, as per Fox5 News report. However, officers have not yet officially stated what happened before the arrest or what led to the incident. Who Is Patrick Beverley? Patrick Beverley is a well-known NBA player. He played 12 seasons for seven teams, including the Rockets, Clippers, Lakers, Bulls, 76ers, and Bucks. He was drafted in 2009 and played his first NBA game in 2013. His last season was in 2024 with the Milwaukee Bucks, as per Fox6 News report. Beverley's Involvement In Another Case Earlier this year, two women in Indiana sued Beverley, the Bucks, and a former assistant coach. They said Beverley threw a basketball into the stands during a 2024 playoff game and hurt them. TNT cameras recorded the moment. One woman said the ball hit her so hard it broke her necklace. The lawsuit also says a Bucks coach insulted and provoked fans. The Bucks asked the court to dismiss the case. Beverley later apologized on his podcast and said the fans called him a name he had never heard before. The women’s lawyer said his comments damaged their reputation. No new details have been shared about the Texas assault case. The investigation is still going on. Get Latest News Live on Times Now along with Breaking News and Top Headlines from US News and around the World.