NBA’s Trevor Ariza Did Not Physically Abuse His Child, Judge Rules

A judge has thrown out a restraining order against NBA player Trevor Ariza — after determining he did NOT physically abuse his 12-year-old son, TMZ Sports has learned.

As we previously reported, the Oklahoma City Thunder player has been locked in a custody battle with Lana Allen, the mother of his child.

Allen had previously filed court docs saying Ariza had physically abused their child on multiple occasions dating back to 2019 — allegations Ariza strongly denied. She obtained a temporary restraining order earlier this year and was hoping to extend it.

The case went in front of a judge who got testimony from all of the people involved — including both parents, the child, therapists and more.

Finally, on Monday the judge issued his opinion on the case saying Ariza has not — and does not — pose a threat to his child. Therefore, the temporary restraining order has been dissolved and the request for a permanent one has been denied.

“The court finds that while the relationship between Ariza and [his son] is clearly strained, his son is not in any physical or emotional danger with his father.”

The judge raised some concerns about Ariza’s “authoritarian and aggressive” parenting style … but found that his actions do not reach the level of domestic violence.

The judge has ordered both Trevor and Lana to come up with a parenting plan in hopes they can create a more positive environment for their son.

Lana will retain primary custody but Trevor gets significant visitation — with the goal of building a better relationship.