J.R. Smith's Arrest and Past Affair With Candice Patton Highlighted in Recent Reports

J.R. Smith has found himself in the headlines following reports that the former NBA star and two-time champion was arrested on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. According to Hunt County jail records obtained by TMZ, Smith was booked on a charge of assault causing bodily injury and family violence.

J.R. Smith’s arrest has shifted the focus to his personal life, including his past affair with The Flash actress Candice Patton while he was still married. Smith also welcomed a child with Candice while still being legally married to Jewel.

J.R. Smith’s wife had exposed his affair with Candice Patton

It was J.R. Smith’s wife, Jewel Harris, who first accused the NBA star of having an affair in 2019. In an Instagram video, she grew emotional while praying in a car and asked God to forgive Smith and his mistress, Candice.