Mavericks’ Brandon Williams Arrested at DFW Airport

Brandon Williams, 25, was arrested Saturday at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport after TSA found roughly 1.3–1.6 ounces of marijuana in his suitcase and he was charged with misdemeanor possession. Williams told officers someone else packed the bag and later apologized to reporters, saying he will take responsibility and becoming emotional. Coach Jason Kidd said the team will support Williams and noted Williams recently attended the funeral of a close friend and former high‑school teammate, Kyle Owens. Under Texas law the amount found is classified as a Class B misdemeanor that can carry fines or jail time, and TSA/federal rules still treat possession as illegal in airports even though the NBA stopped testing for marijuana in 2023. Williams had missed the Mavericks' prior two games for personal reasons and was listed questionable but was upgraded for Wednesday’s game against the Indiana Pacers as the team manages guard depth with Kyrie Irving sidelined.