Nationwide — Former NBA star Patrick Beverley, 37, is now facing serious allegations after being arrested in Fort Bend County, Texas, over claims that he assaulted his 15-year-old sister during a heated family confrontation. According to investigators, the incident unfolded after the teen reportedly snuck out of the house to meet her 18-year-old boyfriend, leading to a dispute that escalated into violence. Beverley, who once played for teams including the 76ers and Bucks and later joined Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel, now finds himself at the center of a case that has quickly attracted national attention.
According to the New York Post, authorities say the situation began when the teen returned home and was confronted by both her mother and Beverley. In an affidavit obtained by reporters, she alleged that Beverley grabbed her by the neck with both hands, lifting her off the ground for roughly 20 to 30 seconds. She claimed she felt pain and struggled to breathe, describing the moment as terrifying and saying she believed she was losing oxygen. Court records also state that Beverley carried her by the neck into another room before punching her once in the left eye.
The teen’s boyfriend fled the home and called police, prompting deputies to arrive shortly after. Officers reported seeing visible markings on the girl’s neck, along with petechiae—small broken blood vessels—in the whites of her eyes, which can be consistent with pressure applied around the throat. Beverley was arrested and booked into the Fort Bend County jail on a third-degree felony assault charge. He later posted a $40,000 bond and was released from custody the same day.
Soon after news of the arrest circulated online, Beverley took to social media to push back against the claims. “Please don’t believe everything you see on the internet. Hope all is well,” he wrote on X. His team later followed up with a longer statement asserting that Beverley had no prior criminal history and that he reacted out of concern after finding an adult man alone with his underage sister late at night. The statement emphasized that Beverley’s camp disputes the version of events outlined in the affidavit.
Beverley’s attorney, Letitia Quinones-Hollins, also issued a firm denial, arguing that the affidavit reflects only one side of the story written during a moment of high emotion. She insisted that Beverley is not a violent person, saying he cooperated fully with authorities and has always been a protector and provider for his family. She urged the public not to rush to judgment and emphasized that Beverley is innocent until proven guilty, expressing confidence that he will ultimately be cleared when all facts are presented in court.
Before the arrest, Beverley’s basketball career had taken him overseas after 11 seasons in the NBA. He last played in the league during the 2023–24 season before joining Hapoel Tel Aviv in Israel, though his time there ended abruptly after a suspension and eventual separation from the team. As he prepares for a legal battle that could result in two to ten years in prison if convicted, Beverley now faces one of the most challenging moments of his public life.