Sep 30, 2023; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Former basketball star Kevin Garnett on hand for the Colorado Buffaloes USC Trojans football game at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: John Leyba-USA TODAY Sports

'It was never our intention': Kevin Garnett, Teare Chandelier break silence on domestic dispute in public statement

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Sabel Reyes | Last updated May 6, 2025 7:27 AM ET

Kevin Garnett, former NBA champion with the Boston Celtics and now a high-profile analyst, is in the spotlight for some off-the-court drama.

According to TMZ Sports, Garnett was involved in a heated argument with his girlfriend, Teare Candelier, on April 27, prompting her to call 911 at their Los Angeles home.

While details were scarce, reports confirmed the dispute wasn’t physical and that Garnett was allegedly trying to leave to avoid escalation.

The couple later addressed the incident with a joint statement:

“We deeply regret that a personal disagreement escalated and inappropriately involved authorities,” they said. “It was never our intention to involve others in a moment that should have remained private… our commitment to each other remains strong, and we move forward with renewed respect, understanding, and love.”

With things cooling off, Garnett can refocus on the NBA playoffs, where his Celtics are making another strong push. After taking care of the Orlando Magic in five games, Boston now are in clash with the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semis.

Meanwhile, Kevin Garnett’s first NBA team—the Timberwolves—also advanced, knocking out the Lakers. If the Celtics and Wolves both reach the Finals, it’ll be interesting to see where KG’s heart lies.

This article first appeared on Hardwood Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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