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Former NBA guard J.R. Smith arrested on family violence charge
Original: Former NBA guard J.R. Smith arrested on family violence charge https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7643285/2026/09/29/jr-sm
J.R. Smith, the former NBA guard and two-time champion, was arrested on a family violence charge, according to a report by The Athletic and the New York Times. The arrest was reported on September 29, 2026, and is drawing attention given Smith's high profile from his playing career with teams including the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers.
Why now: News of a well-known former NBA champion facing a family violence arrest is breaking and drawing widespread attention.
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