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Ex-NBA star Desmond Mason arrested on Texas theft warrant in OKC
TL;DR
Former NBA player Desmond Mason was arrested in Oklahoma City on a theft warrant from Texas for allegedly stealing nearly $10,000 in sports memorabilia. He was booked with no bond after failing to deliver the item he was commissioned to frame.
Key points
- Desmond Mason was arrested in Oklahoma City.
- He faces a felony theft warrant from Texas.
- Mason allegedly stole $9,822.86 in sports memorabilia.
- He was commissioned to frame the memorabilia in March 2025.
- A warrant for his arrest was issued in January 2026.
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Former Oklahoma City Thunder player Desmond Mason was arrested in Oklahoma City after a Texas couple alleged he stole thousands of dollars in sports memorabilia from them.
Mason, 48, was arrested on Thursday, May 7, in Bricktown on a felony warrant for theft of property, which was filed in Collin County, Texas, according to the Oklahoma City Police Department.
According to News 9, Mason was commissioned by a Texas couple in March 2025 to frame a piece of sports memorabilia. After he was paid a total of $9,822.86, News9 reports Mason sent a photo of the product in April 2025 and promised to deliver the product; however, he stopped communicating with the couple.
In January 2026, a warrant was issued for Mason's arrest.
According to the Oklahoma City Police Department, Mason was booked into the Oklahoma City Detention Center with no bond. He's being held on a "flight to avoid," which typically means the subject has previously attempted to avoid jail time or prosecution.
In Oklahoma, Mason is also facing a similar complaint of sports memorabilia theft from Tulsa businessman Travers Mahan III.
Desmond Mason speaks during a press conference for a celebrity shootout charity event at the Compliance Solutions Championship golf tournament in Norman, Okla., Saturday, June 22, 2024.
Mason was scheduled to appear in Tulsa District Court on Monday, May 11, but the case was rescheduled on Friday, May 8, the day after Mason's arrest in Oklahoma City, according to the Tulsa World.
Court documents state that Mahan paid Mason $37,500 for artwork consisting of jerseys from NBA stars Michael Jordan, Steph Curry, and Russell Westbrook, among other items. Mason "failed to produce the artwork" and refused to return Mahan's property, documents state.
The estimated value of the artwork is $52,500, according to court documents.
Mahan asked the court to award him $57,500 in compensation for the artwork, along with interest, attorney fees and "all expenses necessary to protect the artwork." He also asked to be awarded sole possession of the artwork.
Q&A
What charges does Desmond Mason face in Texas?
Desmond Mason faces a felony theft charge for allegedly stealing over $9,800 in sports memorabilia.
When was Desmond Mason arrested and where?
Desmond Mason was arrested on May 7, 2026, in Bricktown, Oklahoma City.
How much money did the Texas couple pay Desmond Mason?
The Texas couple paid Desmond Mason a total of $9,822.86 for framing sports memorabilia.
Why was a warrant issued for Desmond Mason's arrest?
A warrant was issued for Desmond Mason's arrest after he failed to deliver the commissioned item and stopped communicating with the couple.
