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Former Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley faces serious allegations from his sister.
Former Milwaukee Bucks guard Patrick Beverley has been vindicated after a Texas grand jury declined to indict him, bringing an end to a legal case that lingered over the veteran following his turbulent final NBA appearance with Milwaukee.
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 closing the matter.
Patrick Beverley’s Camp Responds After Case Ends
Beverley’s attorneys, Rusty Hardin and Letitia Quinones-Hollins, released a statement to Heavy Sports following the decision, framing the outcome as 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 reiterated that Beverley denied harming his sister, who was central to the allegations, and said he hopes the outcome restores his name and reputation.
Ex-Bucks Guard’s Case Drew National Attention
Beverley was arrested in November on allegations involving a family or household member, including claims of impeding breath or circulation—an offense treated seriously under Texas law. TMZ Sports first reported the arrest, which quickly circulated online and fueled speculation about Beverley’s professional future.
After posting a $40,000 bond, Beverley addressed the situation publicly on X, urging caution regarding 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 of the incident, saying Beverley came home late to find his underage sister alone with an 18-year-old man—an account they said was misrepresented in early reports. The grand jury’s decision ensures the allegations will not proceed to court.
Why the News Resonates in Milwaukee
For Bucks fans, the legal resolution closes a chapter tied closely to Beverley’s final—and most controversial—NBA stop.
Beverley last played in the NBA with Milwaukee during the 2023–24 season, appearing in 26 games after arriving at the trade deadline. He quickly carved out a role as a defensive spark off the bench, averaging 6.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.6 assists while shooting 36.1% from three-point range.
His fiery edge and veteran leadership briefly energized a Bucks team navigating injuries to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, with Beverley often tasked with setting the tone defensively and injecting urgency into second units.
Pacers Incident Still Lingers
However, Beverley’s time in Milwaukee is also remembered for how it ended.
His final NBA appearance came on May 2, 2024, in Game 6 of the first-round playoff series against the Indiana Pacers. With Milwaukee’s season slipping away, Beverley became involved in a heated incident with fans, throwing a basketball twice into the crowd and striking one spectator.
The NBA later suspended Beverley for four games, a penalty he has not yet served, and he faced a civil lawsuit from the fans involved afterward. The incident effectively marked the end of his NBA tenure, pushing his future into uncertainty.
What Comes Next
Now 37, Beverley has played for seven NBA franchises, forging a reputation as one of the league’s most relentless perimeter defenders and outspoken locker-room leaders. His late-career stretch has been marked by confrontations and disciplinary actions, including an overseas suspension with Hapoel Tel Aviv last year.
While Monday’s no-bill does not resolve the outstanding NBA suspension, it removes the most serious cloud hanging over Beverley’s future.
But for Beverley, it ends a legal fight that threatened to overshadow the final stages of a long NBA career—leaving open the question of whether the court of public opinion, or the league itself, will ever fully welcome him back.
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
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