Zaire Wade, 24, the eldest son of NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, was arrested early Sunday in Burbank after officers responded to a 911 call reporting a woman screaming, according to police.
Officers say they went to a residence and found a woman with lacerations to her face and body. Paramedics evaluated her at the scene, and she was not taken to a hospital. Police report that a handgun was seized from the home and an emergency protective order was issued.
Wade was booked on suspicion of felony domestic violence, criminal threats and false imprisonment. He later posted $50,000 bond and was released from custody the same day, according to details reported by NBC Los Angeles.
Burbank police say the call came in at about 5:30 a.m. on Sunday. After interviewing those involved, officers arrested Wade and began preparing their reports. The department is forwarding the case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for review and a decision on potential charges.
Who Is Zaire Wade?
Wade is Dwyane Wade’s eldest son and a former high-school standout who has spent time in the NBA G League and playing professionally overseas, including a stint with the Cape Town Tigers in the Basketball Africa League. He played at Sierra Canyon and spent parts of his early pro career trying to break through in the G League before moving abroad.
That basketball background has kept Wade on the radar of local fans and national outlets even as this police case unfolds. His pro journey and time in the BAL were profiled by GQ.
What Happens Next
After an arrest like this, investigators finish their reports and send the case to county prosecutors, who decide whether to file criminal charges. Burbank police say they will forward Wade’s case to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office for that review.
If prosecutors decide to file, the case would move into the county court system, where issues like arraignment, bail, preliminary hearings and later court dates would be set. Local reporting indicates Wade was released on bond the same day he was arrested, so any future court appearances would come by summons rather than from custody.
Legal Context
Under California law, certain domestic violence offenses can be charged as felonies. California Penal Code section 273.5 makes it a crime to willfully inflict corporal injury on a spouse or partner, and it can carry a possible state prison sentence. Penal Code section 422 covers criminal threats, and false imprisonment is also a separate offense under state law.
For victims, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office operates a family-violence unit and offers victim services and resources while a case is under review. State statutes and county resources provide more detail on potential charges and available support, as published by the California Legislature for section 273.5, the California Legislature for section 422, and the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office for domestic violence resources.
The investigation remains active, and local authorities have not announced any formal charging decisions beyond confirming that the case will be sent to prosecutors for review. This story will be updated as court records and official statements become available.
