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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 Texas theft warrant for allegedly stealing over $9,800 in sports memorabilia. The warrant was issued after he failed to deliver the commissioned product to a Texas couple.
Key points
- Desmond Mason was arrested on a theft warrant in Oklahoma City.
- He allegedly stole over $9,800 in sports memorabilia.
- The warrant was issued in January 2026 after he failed to deliver the product.
- Mason was booked into the Oklahoma City Detention Center with no bond.
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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 was Desmond Mason accused of stealing?
Desmond Mason is accused of stealing over $9,800 in sports memorabilia from a Texas couple.
When was the theft warrant issued for Desmond Mason?
The theft warrant for Desmond Mason was issued in January 2026.
Where was Desmond Mason arrested?
Desmond Mason was arrested in Bricktown, Oklahoma City.
What is the status of Desmond Mason's arrest?
Desmond Mason is currently held at the Oklahoma City Detention Center with no bond.
