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Desmond Mason Arrested in Oklahoma on Texas Felony Theft Warrant

The warrant ties to a Texas couple’s claim he kept payment for framing valuable memorabilia.

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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Desmond Mason, Image 2 shows Desmond Mason #24 of the Seattle Sonics drives to the basket in the Sprite Rising Stars Slam Dunk Contest during the 52nd NBA All-Star Weekend at the Phillips Arena on February 8, 2003 in Atlanta, Georgia, Image 3 shows Desmond Mason in a light blue Oklahoma City Thunder jersey with "34" on the front, smiling

Overview

  • Mason, arrested Thursday in Oklahoma City’s Bricktown district, remains held without bond at the Oklahoma County Detention Center and is labeled a flight risk.
  • Records from Melissa, Texas, state the couple paid $9,822.86 in March 2025 for a framing job tied to sports memorabilia and did not receive the finished piece.
  • The couple told police Mason sent photos in April 2025 showing the work complete before communication stopped.
  • Police transported Mason to a hospital for a medical issue before booking him into the county jail, according to local reports.
  • The 48-year-old is a 2001 NBA Slam Dunk Contest winner who previously faced a contempt arrest tied to divorce proceedings.