Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley was arrested in Fort Bend County, Texas, after a probable-cause affidavit alleges he choked his 15-year-old sister for 20–30 seconds, slammed her against walls, struck her once in the left eye and threatened to kill her. Deputies charged him with assaulting a family member in a manner that impedes breathing or circulation; he was released on $40,000 bail. Beverley has posted on social media disputing the online accounts, and his attorney says they will address the allegations in court.
Former NBA Guard Patrick Beverley Arrested After Sister Alleges Choking, Punching and Death Threat
Former NBA guard Patrick Beverley was arrested in Fort Bend County, Texas, after a probable-cause affidavit alleges he choked his 15-year-old sister for 20–30 seconds, slammed her against walls, struck her once in the left eye and threatened to kill her. Deputies charged him with assaulting a family member in a manner that impedes breathing or circulation; he was released on $40,000 bail. Beverley has posted on social media disputing the online accounts, and his attorney says they will address the allegations in court.
02:02 AM, 11/19/2025Society
Patrick Beverley arrested after alleged assault on 15-year-old sister
Newly filed court documents in Fort Bend County, Texas, detail allegations that former NBA guard Patrick Beverley, 37, assaulted his 15-year-old sister and threatened her life. A probable-cause affidavit says the incident occurred after the teen returned home from visiting her boyfriend; their mother had reportedly invited the boyfriend into the house.
According to the affidavit, Beverley confronted his sister for leaving the residence without permission, then "grabbed her by her neck with both hands" and lifted her off the ground. The sister told police he squeezed her neck, causing pain and making her feel like she was losing oxygen and unable to breathe.
The documents allege Beverley held her neck for 20–30 seconds, moved her from one room to another while maintaining his grip, and slammed her body against the walls. The affidavit states the teen tried to pry his hands away by grabbing his wrists. It also alleges Beverley laid her on a sofa, stood over her and struck her once on the left eye with a closed fist. The sister told investigators that their mother remained in her bedroom during the incident.
The affidavit further claims Beverley told his sister he would "be the family relative to kill her" during the assault.
Fort Bend County deputies arrested Beverley on a charge of assaulting a family or household member in a manner that impedes breathing or circulation. He was released the same day on $40,000 bail, according to court records.
After the arrest Beverley posted on X: "Please don’t believe everything you see on the internet. Hope all is well Luv." His attorney, Letitia Quinones-Hollins, said Beverley has no criminal record, cares about his sister and disputes the affidavit’s account, adding the defense looks forward to addressing the matter in court.
Legal status: These are allegations contained in a probable-cause affidavit; Beverley has denied the portrayal and the case remains pending. No conviction has been reported.
Context: Beverley has recently drawn public attention for other on-court and off-court disputes. The allegations in the affidavit will be resolved through the legal process.