Police reportedly responded to calls of a woman screaming before prosecutors filed a felony charge against the son of NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade
Zaire Wade, the 24-year-old son of NBA icon Dwyane Wade, has been hit with a felony domestic violence charge stemming from an alleged incident involving a woman he was dating.
According to a felony complaint reviewed by Los Angeles Magazine and filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, prosecutors allege that on or about June 21, 2026, Wade “willfully inflicted corporal injury resulting in a traumatic condition” upon a woman identified in court records only as Jane Doe.
The alleged altercation unfolded in Burbank, California, where officers responded at approximately 5:30 a.m. after receiving reports of a woman screaming, NBC Los Angeles reported, citing police sources. Investigators allegedly found the woman with cuts to her face and body, though she did not require hospitalization.
The complaint contains just one criminal count but also includes several sentencing allegations that prosecutors could rely upon if Wade is convicted. Those allegations claim the offense involved a high degree of cruelty or violence, that Wade allegedly took advantage of a position of trust and confidence, that the alleged victim was particularly vulnerable, and that his conduct indicated a serious danger to society. These are sentencing factors (not separate criminal charges) and would only become relevant if there is a conviction.
Court records recommended $50,000 bail (Wade bonded out the day of his arrest) and list July 16, 2026, as Wade’s next scheduled court appearance in a Pasadena courtroom. The investigation was conducted by the Burbank Police Department, and the complaint was filed by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.
If convicted of the felony charge, Wade faces a possible sentence of two, three or four years in California state prison, along with a potential fine of up to $6,000, according to the complaint.
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Wade is the eldest son of Dwyane Wade, the three-time NBA champion and Basketball Hall of Famer best known for his 16-season career with the Miami Heat, and is currently married to Gabrielle Union. Zaire Wade played high school basketball before joining the NBA G League’s Salt Lake City Stars in 2021 and has since continued his professional basketball career overseas, most recently playing for the Cape Town Tigers in the Basketball Africa League.