Oct. 28, 2025<\/p>\n
|<\/span><\/p>\n Updated Oct. 29, 2025 at 10:05 a.m. CDT<\/p>\n |<\/span><\/p>\n Update: <\/p>\n 10:05 a.m. Oct. 29, 2025: Updated with information from an arrest report.<\/p>\n Dallas Mavericks\u2019 25-year-old guard Brandon Williams was arrested on Saturday at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Saturday for marijuana possession, according to an arrest report.<\/p>\n The Mavericks declined to comment.<\/p>\n According to the arrest report, DFW Airport police were dispatched at about 10:05 a.m. to Terminal C on reports of a drug violation. Police spoke with a TSA screener, who said they had found a black container with about 1.5 ounces of marijuana inside a suitcase belonging to Williams.<\/p>\n Williams told police it was his bag, but argued he did not pack it and that his manager did. He was placed under arrest and faces a charge of possession of marijuana under two ounces, which is a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n A spokesperson for D-FW Airport didn\u2019t immediately comment when reached by email Tuesday afternoon and said they were looking into the incident. The Dallas Morning News\u2019 requests for information from the Transportation Security Administration were not immediately returned.<\/p>\n Be the smartest Mavericks fan. Get the latest news.<\/p>\n By signing up, you agree to our\u00a0Terms of Service\u00a0and\u00a0Privacy Policy.<\/p>\n Williams has missed the Mavs\u2019 last two games. Prior to the team\u2019s loss to Oklahoma City on Monday, he was upgraded to questionable for the game.<\/p>\n He has been listed as questionable for the Mavs\u2019 Wednesday game against the Pacers. Williams cited personal reasons for his absence in the prior two games and potentially Wednesday\u2019s matchup.<\/p>\n Dallas signed Williams to a multi-year NBA deal on Apr. 8 after a solid showing for the team near the end of the 2024-25 season.<\/p>\n Williams went undrafted in the 2021 draft out of Arizona, but he spent his rookie season with the Westchester Knicks and Portland Trail Blazers. He joined the Mavericks for the 2023-24 season but appeared in only 17 games.<\/p>\n According to a social media post from Williams, he lost a close friend and former high school teammate, Kyle Owens, to leukemia on Sept. 30, the day the Mavs started training camp. The two played together at Crespi Carmelite High School in California.<\/p>\n The arrest of Brandon Williams is a significant development for the Dallas Mavericks, and the team’s response will be closely watched. Williams’ personal struggles and recent performance on the court have been notable, and this incident adds another layer to his story.<\/p>\n Staff writers Elissa Jorgensen and Sury Chakraborty contributed to this report.<\/p>\n Find more Mavericks coverage from The Dallas Morning News here.<\/p>\n A: Brandon Williams was arrested for possession of marijuana under two ounces, which is a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n A: Williams was arrested at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport.<\/p>\n A: Williams has missed the Mavs\u2019 last two games and is listed as questionable for the team’s Wednesday game against the Pacers.<\/p>\n A: The Mavericks declined to comment on the incident.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Dallas Mavericks’ Guard Brandon Williams Arrested for Marijuana Possession Oct. 28, 2025 | Updated Oct. 29, 2025 at 10:05 a.m. CDT | Update: 10:05 a.m. Oct. 29, 2025: Updated with information from an arrest report. 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Response from the Team and Airport<\/h2>\n
Williams’ Career and Recent Performance<\/h2>\n
Personal Life<\/h2>\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n
Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n
Q: What was Brandon Williams arrested for?<\/h3>\n
Q: Where was Williams arrested?<\/h3>\n
Q: What is Williams’ current status with the Mavericks?<\/h3>\n
Q: What is the Mavericks’ response to the incident?<\/h3>\n