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J.R. Smith arrested in Texas on family violence charge

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 7:29 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

J.R. Smith arrested in Texas on family violence charge

Summary

J.R. Smith, a two-time NBA champion, was arrested in Texas on a family violence charge, specifically for assault causing bodily injury. He remained in custody at the Hunt County Detention Center without bond. The arrest marks a dramatic shift in Smith's life after his 16-season NBA career, during which he won titles with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 and the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020. After retiring, Smith returned to school and graduated with a Liberal Studies degree from North Carolina A&T in May 2026. As of now, no further details about the incident leading to the arrest have been made public.

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Status Watch

•J.R. Smith was arrested in Texas on September 29, 2026.
•Charge listed as assault causing bodily injury family violence.
•Smith spent 16 seasons in the NBA, winning two championships.
•He graduated from North Carolina A&T in May 2026.
•No bond has been set for his release as of the report.

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7:29 PMYahoo Sports — Mug Shot Released After 2X NBA Champion Arrested in Texas on Family Violence Charge

What they're saying

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Life after the NBA took the former champion in several new directions. After spending 16 seasons in the league, he returned to school, joined North Carolina A&T’s golf team and completed a degree years after his basketball career ended. The former player graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies in May 2026, according to [...]
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