J.R. Smith Prohibited From Contacting Alleged Assault Victim

WHO:

NY Post - J.R. Smith, the retired NBA star, is involved in the case.

TMZ - The woman who is the alleged victim of the assault.

WHAT:

NY Post - J.R. Smith was ordered to have “zero communication” with the woman he is accused of injuring.

TMZ - A Texas judge has banned J.R. Smith from contacting the woman he allegedly injured during a violent altercation.

WHERE:

NY Post - The incident leading to the arrest occurred in Texas.

WHEN:

TMZ - The protective order was signed on September 29.

WHY:

NY Post - The order was issued following accusations that Smith caused “serious bodily injury” to the woman.

HOW:

TMZ - The communication ban allows contact only through an attorney.

(UPDATED October 9, 2026 15:06 UTC)

J.R. Smith, the retired NBA star, has been ordered by a Texas judge to have zero communication with the woman he is accused of injuring during a violent altercation. The protective order, which allows contact only through an attorney, was signed on September 29 after allegations that Smith caused serious bodily injury to the woman. This incident, which led to Smith's arrest, occurred in Texas.