Updated: June 28, 2026 | Zaire Wade, 24, was booked on three felony charges and released on a $50,000 bond. Neither he nor his father Dwyane Wade has publicly spoken.
In the early morning hours of Sunday, June 21, 2026 — Father’s Day — a 911 call from a Burbank, California neighborhood set off a chain of events that sent shockwaves through the sports and entertainment world. The caller reported hearing a woman screaming inside a home. When police arrived, they found Zaire Blessing Wade, 24-year-old son of NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, and a woman with visible injuries.
By 6 a.m., Zaire was in handcuffs. By noon, he was out on bond. But the story was just beginning.
What Happened: The Full Timeline
According to NBC4 Los Angeles and confirmed by multiple law enforcement sources, Burbank police were dispatched to a residential address at approximately 5:30 a.m. after receiving a 911 call reporting a woman screaming inside a home.
When officers arrived, they located Zaire and a woman who had lacerations on her face and body. Paramedics were called to the scene to evaluate the woman, but she was not transported to a hospital.
Following their investigation, officers placed Zaire under arrest. He was taken into custody by the Burbank Police Department at approximately 6 a.m.
Per the Burbank PD and Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department jail records, Zaire was booked on three charges:
- Felony domestic violence
- Criminal threats
- False imprisonment
An emergency protective order was also issued for the woman at the scene. Additionally, officers recovered a handgunfrom inside the home following the arrest.
Zaire was released later that same day after posting a $50,000 bond, jail records show.
The case has been forwarded to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, which will determine whether formal criminal charges will be filed.
A Shocking Detail: The Arrest Log
The Burbank Police Department’s public arrest log lists Zaire Blessing Wade’s arrest date as June 21, 2026, and confirms the three charges above. However, EURweb reported that the incident summary in the arrest record also references attempted murder — though that charge does not appear among the formally listed booking charges in the same entry. It remains unclear whether the DA’s office will pursue that designation.
Who Is Zaire Wade?
For those outside the NBA world, Zaire Wade has spent his entire life under one of the brightest spotlights in American sports — simply by being Dwyane Wade’s son.
Dwyane Wade is widely regarded as one of the greatest shooting guards in NBA history. A three-time NBA champion with the Miami Heat, a 13-time All-Star, and a 2023 inductee into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, Wade built one of the most celebrated careers in league history. His relationship with his children — particularly his open, vocal support of his daughter Zaya’s gender identity — made him a beloved figure far beyond basketball.
Zaire Blessing Dwyane Wade was born on February 4, 2002, in Chicago, Illinois. He is the eldest of Dwyane’s children, born during his father’s college years at Marquette University, and grew up between Chicago and Miami as his father rose to superstardom.
His Basketball Career
Zaire followed his father onto the court, though his path has been anything but straightforward.
He attended three different high schools, ultimately landing at the prestigious Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, California for his senior season — where his teammates included Bronny James, Ziaire Williams, and Brandon Boston Jr. Despite receiving scholarship offers from DePaul, Nebraska, Rhode Island, and Toledo, Zaire chose to skip college and go pro.
He was selected 10th overall by the Salt Lake City Stars in the 2021 NBA G League Draft. His first season was cut short by a season-ending knee injury, a devastating blow that sent him into a difficult stretch personally and professionally.
“I was in a dark place,” Zaire told NBA.com. “It was trying to figure out what was next. A bunch of thoughts going through my head. For like nine months straight, I was with my uncle and pops every day and we put a plan together to just stay down and grind until the opportunity comes.”
That grind eventually paid off. In February 2023, on his 21st birthday, he received a phone call from the Cape Town Tigers of the Basketball Africa League — and his career had a new chapter. He scored a career-high 17 points in 2023 and later signed with the Macau Black Bears in Asia in 2024.
More recently, earlier in 2026, Zaire had expressed interest in returning to college basketball, with multiple Division I programs reportedly reaching out. He still had four years of eligibility remaining, having never played at the college level.
Life Off the Court
Beyond basketball, Zaire co-founded the apparel brand YnG DnA and has been a vocal supporter of LGBTQ+ rights alongside his family. In 2021, he publicly defended his father against online critics who attacked Dwyane’s parenting.
“All the hate and backlash that @dwyanewade receives for bein a good father is crazy to me,” Zaire wrote on Instagram. “What more do you want out of your dad than to love and support whatever you do in life?”
The Family: No Statement Yet
As of the time of publication, neither Zaire Wade nor Dwyane Wade has publicly addressed the arrest. Representatives for both had not responded to media requests for comment.
The timing is particularly striking: the arrest occurred on Father’s Day, June 21 — a day Dwyane has historically celebrated publicly with his children.
Dwyane Wade is married to actress Gabrielle Union. Zaire’s mother is Siohvaughn Funches, Dwyane’s first wife, from whom he divorced in 2010 after a prolonged custody battle that concluded in 2011 with Dwyane gaining full custody of Zaire and his younger sister Zaya.
What Happens Next
The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office will now review the case and decide whether to formally charge Zaire with the three alleged felonies. If charged and convicted of felony domestic violence in California, Zaire could face significant jail time, probation, mandatory counseling, and permanent restrictions under the protective order.
The case is ongoing, and no court date has been announced.
The Bigger Picture
Celebrity children of sports legends occupy a uniquely difficult space in the public eye — celebrated for their last names, scrutinized for their every move, and expected to live up to legacies that most people could never match. Zaire Wade has spoken about this openly, saying he’s spent his life just trying to be “Zaire” — not Dwyane Wade’s son.
This moment will test that identity like nothing before it.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or text START to 88788.
Sources: TMZ, NBC4 Los Angeles, Burbank Police Department public arrest records, Yahoo Sports, Parade, EURweb, TheGrio, NBA.com, Sports Illustrated