T
The Daily Pulse

Who Is Royce Reed Boyfriend In 2022? Basketball Wives Star Child Neglect Controversy

Author

John Peck

Published Feb 01, 2026

Royce Reed's boyfriend has yet to be discovered; she appears to be single. However, she may not have time for her personal affairs because she is preoccupied with the court case.

Dwight Howard, a basketball player, was Royce Reed's prior boyfriend, and the two had a son together. The ex-flames first met when Royce was a dancer for the Orlando Magic in 2005-2006.

They split up for an unknown cause. In 2008, the two battled for custody of their child; Royce was named the primary caregiver and received substantial child support payments from Dwight.

Former “Basketball Wives” Star Royce Reed Responds After She Turns Herself in for Child Neglect

— BallerAlert (@balleralert) March 11, 2022

Who Is Royce Reed Boyfriend In 2022? 

In 2022, Royce Reed's boyfriend has yet to be discovered; she appears to be single.

Dwight Howard, an American professional basketball player for the Los Angeles Lakers, was her prior boyfriend. They had a baby together.

They had an excellent connection, but it ended after a while, and they were forced to drop their child's lawsuit.

While Royce remained the primary caretaker, Dwight continued to pay significant child support payments to her.

Soon after, Royce began a verbal confrontation that would lead to the first of two lawsuits.

Former Basketball Wives Star Royce Reed arrested for child neglect because son sexually assaulted another child . #roycereed#dwighthoward

— Lipstick Alley (@lipstickalley) March 11, 2022

Mugshot: Is Basketball Wives/ Dwight Howard Baby Mama Arrested?

Basketball Wives Royce Reed has been arrested and charged with child neglect.

According to documents obtained by Radar, the actress turned herself in to police on Thursday, March 10, in Orange County, Florida, and was charged with neglect of a child, a third-degree felony. 

Her 14-year-old son Braylon, whom she shares with athlete Dwight Howard, is involved in the case.

Braylon was required to obey certain conditions established by a judge, including the prohibition of hanging out with children under the age of two without the presence of an adult.

He is accused of breaking the rules, and Royce is the one who is held responsible. Royce, like her lover, appeared to have cooperated extensively with investigators. Police questioned Braylon about the allegations.

During the conversation, he was asked when he last saw Howard. Braylon said the last time was "when he was in town for a basketball game, which was a while ago," according to the report.

Sometime during the 2020 quarantine, he stated he was in Howard's house the last time. Braylon claimed to have communicated with his father, but the two had not spoken since an altercation.

Royce Reed from basketball wives, got arrested for child neglect because her son molested her boyfriend’s child because the boy made him mad. She knew about his behaviors and had him in treatment. This is a lot. Like how do you wrap your mind around your child being a predator?

— "Big Mama, Your Arm!!" (@AshleyShyMiller) March 11, 2022

Royce Reed Child Neglect Controversy Explained

Royce Reed had filed a lawsuit against Howard, Braylon Howard's mother, alleging that Howard had whipped their child with a belt years previously.

According to a representative for Florida's Department of Children and Families, the investigation was closed in November, with no proven complaints of physical injury.

Braylon is reportedly working on difficulties with professionals as a result of previous events, according to police.

Braylon was required to obey specific regulations imposed by a judge, including the prohibition of hanging out with children under the age of two without the presence of an adult.

Braylon is accused of disobeying the rules, and Royce is the one who is held responsible. Royce appeared to have cooperated extensively with investigators.

After her mugshot began spreading on social media, Reed, who has a son with NBA star Dwight Howard, addressed the incident on Instagram.

In addition, Royce addressed her mugshot, saying, "As for the photo, I was terrified and sobbing like a baby the entire time...

I'm not a fan of that life, but I made it, and we'll get through it together."

Royce Reed, the former star of "Basketball Wives," has been arrested and charged with felony child neglect in Winter Garden, Florida.

ncG1vNJzZmirmKTEo7XZnKarppWne6S7zGiuoaddnsBuvs6ymp5lopqypXnBqLCfqpmau6V5yKdka2hiZw%3D%3D