Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley has found himself at the center of attention in recent hours after being arrested in Texas on a charge of assault against a family member. The case is delicate and still unfolding, with conflicting accounts and several details yet to be clarified.

The arrest and the charge

According to Fort Bend County records, Beverley was taken into custody at dawn after officers were called for a reported domestic violence incident. The formal charge is “Assault on a Family/Household Member Impeding Breath or Circulation.”

Bail was set at $40,000, which the 37-year-old paid immediately, securing his release the same day. Authorities confirmed that the investigation remains open and that no further information will be released at this time.

The defense’s version

As speculation and online commentary surged, Beverley chose to speak up directly. In a brief social media message, he urged caution:

Don’t believe everything you see on the internet. Hope everyone is doing well

Patrick Beverley

His attorney, Letitia Quinones-Hollins, further clarified his position. According to her, Beverley has no criminal record and the entire situation began with a sensitive family matter: the player reportedly found his underage sister at home in the middle of the night with an 18-year-old boy.

With the investigation ongoing, it will be up to the court to determine what actually happened. The nature of the charge is serious, but the defense argues that the events have been misinterpreted and that Beverley’s actions stemmed from concern for a family member.

Upcoming updates will clarify whether there is objective evidence supporting the accusations or whether, as the defense claims, this is an inaccurate reconstruction of a complex situation.