UPDATE: Former NBA forward Kyle Singler, 37, has been charged with misdemeanor assault after a disturbing incident in Whitefield, Oklahoma. Authorities confirm that Singler was arrested on Thursday following a 911 call reporting he was chasing a woman outside a residence.
According to official reports, Singler’s girlfriend alleged that he grabbed her head and shoved her to the ground. The incident reportedly took place in the presence of their young child, intensifying the seriousness of the charges. A sheriff’s deputy, Mitch Dobbs, stated in an affidavit that he observed visible injuries on the woman, including finger outlines on her face and marks on her arm.
Singler was booked into the Haskell County jail and later released on a $6,000 bond. He faces one misdemeanor count of assault and battery, as confirmed by court records. Notably, the arrest occurred nearly a year after Singler made a concerning Instagram post expressing fears for his life, which sparked widespread concern from former teammates and fans.
Witnesses reported that Singler did not cooperate with authorities at the scene and appeared to be under the influence of narcotics. His former agent, Jason Ranne, has publicly stated that he no longer represents Singler, raising questions about the former athlete’s current support network.
This situation marks a troubling chapter for Singler, who was a key player on Duke’s 2010 national championship team and was named the Most Outstanding Player of the NCAA Tournament. He was selected as the 33rd overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, starting his professional career overseas before joining the Detroit Pistons and later the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The next steps in this case are critical. As Singler faces legal repercussions, the community watches closely, hoping for resolution and accountability. Further updates are expected as the situation develops.