Patrick Beverley has been in the headlines quite a bit since his last NBA season in 2023-24, and generally for non-basketball reasons. Just last week, the former Houston Rockets guard took a jab (albeit
a playful one) at Dallas Mavericks sharpshooter Klay Thompson regarding his relationship with Houston rapper Megan Thee Stallion, stating that the rapper is the reason for Thompson’s poor play to start the 2025-26 season.
“I’ve never seen Klay not shoot it like this..His routine is thrown off. I’m not saying it’s her… I watch them on Instagram… The guy was juggling. It’s easy to juggle one thing, but when you put something else in there it’s harder, [your] focus takes off a lil bit.”
Prior to the start of the season, Beverley traded barbs with Atlanta Hawks superstar Trae Young, downplaying his “empty stats” and criticizing his leadership (or lack thereof).
Okay, chalk this all up to the transition to Beverley’s “media career”.
Although it’s mostly been Pat Bev jumping on podcasts, not providing insightful analysis, breaking down X’s and O’s, or diving into game film.
Oh, and throwing shade at Chris Paul on ESPN’s First Take (understandably, since he was traded for him).
It’s all about staying relevant, I get it. Somewhat.
ESPN’s Tim Legler doesn’t have that problem and he played far longer ago than Pat Bev.
Chalk it up to Beverley’s loquacious personality and fiery temperament. When channeled correctly, during his playing days, it gave he and his teammates a boost.
Off the court, however, it’s much different.
Case in point, Beverley’s arrest in Fort Bend County over the weekend.
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office was called to a residence in Rosharon, Texas (in the outskirts of Houston) at 3:50 AM (que the “nothing good happens after 12 AM” adage).
As it turns out, Beverley was arrested and charged with assault, family /household impeding breath in the third degree, which is a felony, in Beverley’s case.
Beverley immediately took to social media to proclaim his innocence (which is his right — innocent until proven guilty).
“Please don’t believe everything you see on the internet. Hope all is well Luv❤️🙏🏾”
He posted again three hours later, doubling down on his presumed innocence.
Based on the charge, the offense was done against a family member, which Beverley says was his sister.
Again, Beverley has been in the news for the wrong reasons, but this is the worst case thus far.
But once again, he’s innocent until proven guilty.
