Chicago native and former Chicago Bulls guard Patrick Beverley broke his silence after being arrested in Texas on a third-degree felony assault charge, urging fans not to believe the early reports circulating online.
Beverley posted a $40,000 bail and 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❤️🙏🏾,” he wrote, hinting that details about the arrest have been misrepresented.
### Allegations and Legal Situation
According to TMZ Sports, Beverley allegedly assaulted a family or household member and impeded the person’s breathing—both serious felonies under Texas law. As of now, no court date has been set.
### Beverley Claims He Was Protecting a Minor Sister
Beverley strongly pushed back against the allegations, stating 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,” his statement read.
According to Beverley, the incident began when he 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,” said his attorney.
However, Beverley’s team maintains that what followed did not happen as described in the media, and they look forward to addressing the matter in court.
### 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 introduced after signing with the Bulls, Beverley expressed his enthusiasm for the homecoming. “I’m really excited,” he told local reporters. “You can tell by the energy I have, the smile on my face, the joy.”
Describing himself as a leader shaped by his Chicago upbringing, he added, “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.”
During his stint with Chicago, Beverley averaged 5.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.5 assists, and 1.0 steals over 22 games. He quickly became a defensive spark and emotional presence, helping Chicago push into the Play-In Tournament alongside teammates DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine. His leadership and hometown pride made him a fan favorite despite the brief stay.
### Arrest Adds to Beverley’s Recent Controversies
This arrest marks the latest in a series of off-court incidents involving Beverley. He has not played in an NBA game since May 2, 2024, when the Milwaukee Bucks lost to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
In the final minutes of that game, Beverley was involved in a high-profile altercation with Pacers fans. Video footage showed him hitting a woman in the head with a basketball, asking another fan for the ball, then throwing it forcefully back into the stands.
The incident attracted national attention and led to a four-game NBA suspension, which Beverley has yet to serve. Additionally, Pacers fans filed a lawsuit accusing him of causing “physical pain,” emotional distress, humiliation, and financial damages including medical expenses and lost wages.
His recent career has also been tumultuous. Beverley’s tenure in Israel with Hapoel Tel Aviv ended in February after the team suspended him. The 37-year-old guard remains unsigned by any NBA team for the current season.
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