Samson Nacua, one of three brothers to Los Angeles Rams star receiver Puka Nacua, was arrested in Los Angeles over the weekend, per NBC4.
In an incident that involves Los Angeles Lakers rookie Adou Thiero's car being taken without his consent, Samson Nacua was reportedly arrested alongside another man.
Nacua played in the UFL in its 2025 season and formerly played football at BYU and Utah.
Here's what's known about Samson Nacua allegedly being involved with Adou Thiero's stolen vehicle.
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Why was Puka Nacua's brother arrested?
According to NBC4, one of Puka Nacua's older brothers, Samson, was one of two men arrested in Los Angeles over the weekend after allegedly taking Lakers rookie Adou Thiero's SUV without permission.
Police were reportedly called to the One Hotel in West Hollywood after Thiero's vehicle had been tracked to there. Nacua and 27-year-old Trey Rose had allegedly valeted the car and entered the hotel.
When looking at security footage, per NBC4, police identified the suspects and arrested them on suspicion of stealing Thiero's SUV. However, it reportedly remains unclear when, and where, the vehicle was stolen.
Both Rose and Nacua face a charge of taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent, and as of Wednesday night, they remained behind bars, according to NBC4.
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Who is Adou Thiero?
Adou Thiero is a 21-year-old rookie forward for the Lakers. He was drafted by the team with the 36th overall pick in the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft.
Thiero played for Kentucky (2022-24) and Arkansas (2024-25) in college. Standing at 6-foot-7, he's primarily spent time with the Lakers' G-League affiliate, the South Bay Lakers, so far in the 2025-26 season.
In his nine appearances for the Lakers this season, Thiero has averaged 1.1 points and 0.7 rebounds in 5.8 minutes per game.
Does Samson Nacua play football?
Yes, Samson Nacua plays football, most recently for the Michigan Panthers of the UFL in the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
In college, Nacua played for Utah from 2016-20, then transferred to BYU in 2021, where he played for the Cougars alongside his brother, Puka Nacua. Samson went undrafted in the 2022 NFL Draft and has briefly spent time on the Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints in training camp, but has otherwise played in the USFL and UFL.
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How old is Samson Nacua?
Samson Nacua is Puka's older brother. He is 27 years old. He will turn 28 on Jan. 20, 2026.