Brittany Renner allegedly threatened to serve PJ Washington during a Mavericks game over a $35K child support push
The NBA player is battling to maintain custody of their child in North Carolina after Renner allegedly used “fear tactics” to try to force his hand.
PJ Washington, a forward for the Dallas Mavericks, is accusing Brittany Renner, his ex-girlfriend, of trying to intimidate him into paying a hefty child support increase by threatening to embarrass him on national television.
Washington claims that the former “Basketball Wives” star attempted to coerce him into transferring their custody case to California, where the payments are significantly larger, by threatening to have him served during an NBA game, according to recent court filings filed in North Carolina.
When Renner requested a significant boost in support in Los Angeles back in September 2025, the drama began. Claiming financial difficulties, she wants to increase her monthly income from $5,500 to an astounding $35,000, which is just roughly 0.30% of what PJ earns.
Washington, however, is not giving up easily. He claims he has no genuine ties to California, and his legal team characterizes the action as “blatant threats” and “fear tactics” intended to coerce him into ceding jurisdiction to the state.
The filing’s most bizarre item is a November 14, 2025, email from Renner’s attorney. The purported goal in the email was to purchase pricey tickets—roughly $2,300 each—for the Mavericks’ games versus the Lakers and Clippers. The end result? While the cameras were rolling, make sure a process server was seated courtside or just behind the bench to serve PJ. Washington’s team isn’t buying Renner’s team’s claim that this action is a “last resort” to avoid additional legal costs.
Paul III, their 4-year-old son, was conceived in North Carolina, according to PJ’s filing, and the couple only made one trip to California during their whole relationship. The judge should stop the transfer, according to his attorneys, who argue that the court shouldn’t condone such behavior.
As of right now, the judge has not decided whether to shift the case to the West Coast or remain in North Carolina.
