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Ex-NBA player Patrick Beverley has been arrested in Texas for felony assault, TMZ Sports has learned.

The 6'2" point guard was taken into custody on Friday at the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office in Richmond, Texas. Getty

According to jail records, the charge against Beverley is Assault on a Family Member/Household Member Impeding Breath or Circulation. It's listed as a third-degree felony.

His bail was set at $40,000, which he posted. He's expected to be released later in the day.

Beverly -- and second-round draft pick -- is a well-known hooper who played for the Rockets, Clippers, Timberwolves, Lakers, Bulls, 76ers, and, most recently, the Bucks. Getty

He also played pro ball overseas, racking up accolades along the way -- including the UBL Slam Dunk Contest ti

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