Lamar Odom Faces Fresh Legal Trouble, Charged With Second DUI After Arrest In Las Vegas

Former NBA star Lamar Odom is facing fresh legal trouble. According to a new report, the two-time NBA champion was arrested in Las Vegas, Nevada, and charged with driving under the influence in the early hours of Saturday, January 17, 2026.

This is not the first time Lamar Odom has faced a DUI charge, as he was previously arrested in 2013 for the same offense. Additionally, Odom has a well-documented history of drug and alcohol struggles. Most notably, Odom was the subject of widespread concern when he had a near-fatal overdose at a Nevada brothel.

Lamar Odom Arrested, Charged With DUI In Las Vegas, Nevada

Odom was arrested and booked on suspicion of DUI in the early hours of January 17, according to TMZ.

Reports reveal that the former Los Angeles Lakers star was cited for two additional traffic violations—driving more than 41 MPH over the limit and improper lane change/failure to maintain lane.

Per TMZ, Odom remains in police custody as of 3 p.m. EST.

This Is Odom's Second DUI Arrest, First Occurred In 2013

This marks Odom's second DUI arrest, the first having occurred in 2013, according to ESPN.

Odom was taken into custody at around 3:54 AM local time after a California Highway Patrol officer reported observing the Olympian's Mercedes-Benz traveling in a "serpentine manner."

According to the police report, Odom initially refused to stop for law enforcement before eventually pulling over. The report also stated Odom showed "objective signs of intoxication and was unable to perform field sobriety tests as explained and demonstrated."

This is a developing story...