Dallas Mavericks forward PJ Washington says his custody battle with Brittany Renner has taken another turn. According to new court filings, he alleges Renner threatened to have him served with legal papers during an NBA game, a move he claims was meant to pressure him as their dispute plays out in North Carolina.
Washington is asking the court to keep the case in North Carolina and argues that California has no legal authority over him. Renner filed her own case in Los Angeles in 2025, and Washington has responded with a motion to dismiss it. A judge has not made a decision yet. The matter has drawn attention because of the allegations included in the filings, and PJ Washington says the pressure tactics should not influence the court’s decision.
PJ Washington Files Motion to Block Custody Case From Moving to California
Washington’s filing argues that he does not have enough ties to California for the state to oversee the custody proceedings. He maintains that North Carolina is the proper jurisdiction and wants the judge to deny Renner’s request to move the case.
Renner’s California filing is still active. Washington’s request to dismiss it remains under review, and no ruling has been issued on jurisdiction. The disagreement centers on which state should hear the case, a common issue for parents who live or work in different parts of the country.
Allegations Involving Threats to Serve Court Papers During an NBA Game
Washington also claims Renner’s attorney threatened to serve him court papers during a nationally televised NBA game if he did not agree to move the case to California. The filing describes the alleged threat as inappropriate and an attempt to pressure him. There is no indication that he was ever served during a game.
Renner and her legal team have not commented publicly on the allegations.
Status of the Custody Case and Next Steps
The custody matter is still unresolved. The North Carolina judge has not decided whether to keep the case, and the California court has not dismissed Renner’s filing. For now, both cases remain open as each side waits for a ruling.
