Former NBA star and two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith has been arrested in Texas on a family violence assault charge, according to Hunt County jail records.
Smith, 40, was booked Tuesday, September 29, in Hunt County on a charge listed as assault causing bodily injury – family violence.
According to TMZ, Smith was being held at the Hunt County Detention Center and no bond had been set at the time of the initial reports.
J.R. Smith’s Mugshot Released
A booking photo of Smith has also surfaced following the arrest.
In the mugshot published by TMZ, the former NBA guard can be seen wearing a dark jail-issued smock while looking directly into the camera.
The arrest comes as Smith has remained active outside of basketball following the end of his NBA career. He played 16 seasons in the league and became one of the most recognizable players of his generation.
At this time, there are still very few publicly available details about what allegedly happened before Smith’s arrest.
The charge indicates an allegation involving bodily injury and family violence, but authorities and the initial reports have not publicly identified the alleged victim or provided a detailed account of the incident.
It is also not yet clear from the available reporting where the alleged incident occurred, what injuries were allegedly sustained, or what led authorities to arrest Smith.
Complex reported that details surrounding the arrest were scarce and that its story was still developing.
Hunt County’s Criminal Investigations Division says investigators handle follow-up investigations involving criminal offenses reported to deputies, including interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects and collecting evidence. The county also notes that complete reports in cases that remain under investigation may not be released until the investigation is completed.
Smith entered the NBA in 2004 and went on to play for several teams during a 16-year career.
He became particularly well known during his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers, where he played alongside LeBron James and helped the team win the 2016 NBA championship.
Smith later reunited with James on the Los Angeles Lakers, winning another championship in 2020.
Following his NBA career, Smith returned to school at North Carolina A&T State University, where he played collegiate golf and graduated in May 2026 with a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies.
Story Still Developing
Smith’s current legal situation remains developing, and additional information could become available as Hunt County authorities process the case.
For now, the confirmed information is that Smith was arrested in Hunt County on an assault causing bodily injury – family violence charge and was being held without a bond listed in the jail records cited by the initial reports.
An arrest or criminal charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt. Smith is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.