Overview
- Team beat writer Ron Harrod Jr. of DLLS reported that Williams was arrested Saturday at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport and charged with possession of less than two ounces of marijuana, a report echoed by multiple outlets.
- An incident report cited by Harrod states police responded to Terminal C at 10:02 p.m., found a black container with a green leafy substance in Williams’ suitcase, and recorded that he acknowledged the bag was his while saying his manager packed it.
- Testing indicated the substance contained THC and Williams was arrested on a charge of knowingly possessing marijuana, with the amount reported at roughly 1.3 ounces.
- The Mavericks declined to comment, and Williams has been listed out or questionable for personal reasons after receiving weekend leave from the team.
- Dallas is 1-3 and light at point guard with Kyrie Irving recovering from a torn ACL and Dante Exum yet to play, and Williams is on a $2.7 million deal that becomes fully guaranteed on Jan. 10, 2026, with no legal outcome or team discipline announced.