Former Knicks and Cavs standout J.R. Smith arrested in Texas on assault charge

Smith — whose given first name is Earl — was arrested by the Royse City Police Department on a charge of assault. The official jail record mentions both "bodily harm" and "family violence" in the description of the charge on Smith's record.

No additional details were given regarding Smith's arrest and no bond has been set for the 16-year NBA veteran.

Smith, a former first-round pick by the New Orleans Hornets , developed into an off-the-bench star after being traded to the Denver Nuggets . He spent five seasons with the team, often contending for the Sixth Man of the Year award.