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Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Patrick Beverley has been arrested in Texas.
Former Los Angeles Lakers guard Patrick Beverley has been cleared of felony wrongdoing after a Texas grand jury declined to indict him, bringing closure to a legal case that lingered over the veteran’s reputation and future in professional basketball.
A grand jury in Fort Bend County, Texas, no-billed Beverley on Monday, declining to pursue a third-degree felony assault charge tied to his arrest in November 2025. A no-bill means jurors found insufficient evidence to move the case forward to trial, effectively ending the matter.
Beverley’s Attorneys Respond After Case Ends
Beverley’s attorneys, Rusty Hardin and Letitia Quinones-Hollins, released a statement to Heavy Sports following the decision, calling the outcome a full vindication.
“Several months ago, we said that when all the information was in — when a grand jury could hear all the facts of this case — Patrick Beverley would be cleared of all charges,” the statement read. “That is what happened today, when a grand jury sitting in Fort Bend County no-billed Patrick, effectively ending the case.”
The attorneys emphasized that Beverley denied harming his sister, who was at the center of the allegations.
“Patrick wants everyone to know that he would never do anything to harm his sister,” the statement continued. “With these charges behind him now, his hope is that his name and reputation will be restored.”
Ex-Lakers Guard’s Case Drew Attention Last Fall
Beverley was arrested in November on allegations involving a family or household member, including claims of impeding breath or circulation — a serious offense under Texas law. TMZ Sports first reported the arrest, which quickly spread online and cast uncertainty over Beverley’s playing future.
After posting a $40,000 bond, Beverley addressed the situation publicly on X, cautioning against early reports.
“Please don’t believe everything you see on the internet. Hope all is well Luv❤️🙏🏾,” Beverley wrote.
His legal team later disputed the initial characterization, saying Beverley came home late to find his underage sister alone with an 18-year-old man — a scenario they said was misrepresented in early accounts.
The grand jury’s no-bill ensures the allegations will not proceed to court.
Partrick Beverley’s Lakers Chapter
Beverley appeared for the Lakers during the 2022–23 season, joining the team as a veteran defensive specialist and emotional spark. He played 45 games in purple and gold, averaging 6.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.6 assists in a reserve role.
He is best remembered for trying to protect Austin Reaves in a game against the Phoenix Suns on Nov. 24, 2023.
Beverley was ejected and subsequently suspended for three games after shoving future Lakers center Deandre Ayton for glaring at Reaves following a Devin Booker flagrant foul on the Lakers guard.
“It shouldn’t have happened, first and foremost,” Beverley said at the time. “But I’m a big fan of protecting my teammate. Especially teammates that I go to war with every night. So, I kind of felt like the play kind of got out of control after the stare-down at Austin Reaves by Book and then another stare-down by Ayton. And the refs didn’t really come in and kind of break it up. So, I’m not going for that. … That’s what I saw.
“Obviously, it’s unfortunate that it happened on national TV, but you know me, regardless of what’s going on, I’m a big fan of protecting my teammates. … I’m a foxhole guy. I put on the jersey and I commit to a team, I commit to a city and it’s kind of my motto. I’m a foxhole guy. Very unfortunate situation, though.”
Beverley’s stint with the Lakers was short-lived as he was traded at the deadline in a four-team deal that sent him out of Los Angeles in exchange for Mo Bamba.
Though his stay was brief, Beverley was viewed internally as a vocal locker-room presence — a veteran willing to protect and hold teammates accountable and embrace high-pressure moments.
Long, Turbulent NBA Journey
Now 37, Beverley has played for seven NBA franchises, carving out a career defined by defensive intensity, emotional edge, and confrontation as much as box-score production.
After leaving the Lakers, he played for the Milwaukee Bucks, where he last appeared in the NBA during the 2023–24 season. That stint capped a turbulent late-career stretch marked by suspensions, confrontations with fans, and disciplinary actions.
Beverley still has an unserved four-game NBA suspension stemming from a heated altercation with Indiana Pacers fans last season. The fans involved in that incident later filed a lawsuit against him. His overseas stint with Hapoel Tel Aviv also ended in suspension last year.
What Comes Next
While Monday’s no-bill does not guarantee an NBA return, it removes the most serious obstacle Beverley faced as he attempts to extend his playing career.
For the Lakers, the news closes a legal chapter involving a former role player who embodied toughness and edge during a transitional season. For Beverley, it offers a chance — at minimum — to move forward without the cloud of felony charges hanging over his name.
Whether that leads back to an NBA locker room or simply restores his standing publicly, the legal fight is now over.
Alder Almo is a sports journalist covering the NBA for Heavy.com. He has more than 20 years of experience in local and international media, including broadcast, print and digital. He previously covered the Knicks for Empire Sports Media and the NBA for Off the Glass. Alder is from the Philippines and is now based in Jersey City, New Jersey. More about Alder Almo