Chicago native and former Chicago Bulls guard Patrick Beverley broke his silence after being arrested in Texas on a third-degree felony assault charge, telling fans not to believe the early reports circulating online.
Beverley posted a $40,000 bail, then addressed the situation publicly on X (formerly Twitter) late Friday.
“Please don’t believe everything you see on the internet. Hope all is well Luv❤️🙏🏾,” Beverley wrote, hinting that details about the arrest have been misrepresented.
According to TMZ Sports, Beverley allegedly assaulted a family or household member and impeded the person’s breathing — a serious felony under Texas law. No court date has been set.
Beverley Claims He Was Protecting a Minor Sister
Beverley pushed back strongly against the allegations, saying he acted out of concern after discovering his younger sister in a troubling situation.
“Patrick Beverley has no criminal record. He cares deeply about his little sister – a young lady, a minor,” Beverley’s statement read.
According to Beverley, the incident began when Beverley unexpectedly returned home and found his underage sister alone late at night with an 18-year-old man.
“He was understandably concerned, as any brother would be about his sister,” the attorney said. “However, we don’t believe what followed happened the way it’s been described and we look forward to the opportunity to address that in court.”
Beverley’s Chicago Ties & Bulls Tenure Still Remembered
Beverley, a Chicago native and product of Marshall High School, played a key role with the Bulls after being acquired in February 2023, returning home in a move that generated major excitement throughout the city.
When he was introduced after signing with the Bulls, Beverley was “stoked” about his homecoming.
“I’m really excited,” Beverley told local reporters at the time. “You can tell by the energy I have, the smile on my face, the joy.
He described himself as a leader shaped by his Chicago upbringing:
“Just a born leader. The way I play, I run through a wall for any team I play. This is even more — it’s the city where I’m from. I don’t know what might happen. I might pull some (expletive) out I ain’t never did before. I’m super stoked.”
Beverley averaged 5.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 steals over 22 games in his short stint with his hometown team. He immediately became a defensive spark and emotional presence, helping Chicago push into the Play-In Tournament alongside DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine.
His leadership and Chicago pride made him a fan favorite despite the brief stay.
Arrest Adds to Beverley’s Recent Controversies
Beverley’s arrest is the latest in a string of off-court incidents.
Beverley has not appeared in an NBA game since May 2, 2024, when the Bucks lost to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference playoffs. In the final minutes of that game, Beverley became involved in a high-profile altercation with Pacers fans.
Video showed Beverley hitting a woman in the head with a basketball, asking another fan for the ball, then throwing it back forcefully into the stands. The incident sparked national attention and resulted in a four-game NBA suspension, which Beverley has yet to serve, as well as a lawsuit filed by Pacers fans.
The lawsuit accuses Beverley of causing “physical pain,” emotional distress, humiliation, and financial damages, including medical expenses and lost wages.
His stint in Israel with Hapoel Tel Aviv ended in February after the team suspended him.
The 37-year-old guard has not been signed by an NBA team for the current season.
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