It’s usually cool when we get a Rams-Lakers crossover. This one, though, is a headscratcher. While the Lakers were using the NBA Cup break to practice, their rookie had to deal with some property theft. Adou Thiero’s was reportedly stolen or taken this weekend. The cops made arrests, and among them is reportedly Puka Nacua’s brother.

Nacua is, of course, the Los Angeles Rams wide receiver. He was playing against the Detroit Lions at SoFi Stadium this past Sunday. Until now, there was never any indication these two Los Angeles stars knew each other.

The suspects identified are Trey Rose, 27, and Samson Nacua, 27, who is the brother of Puka Nacua. Samson is also a footballer, who played in the NFL and UFL.

According to Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the Lakers forward’s SUV was taken without his consent. The vehicle was tracked to the One Hotel in West Hollywood. The suspects had valeted the car there and entered the buildimg.

Deputies responded to a call there and reviewed security footage. They identified the suspects and arrested them soon after on suspicion of theft.

Nacua and Rose are facing charges related to taking the vehicle without the owner’s consent. It’s not clear if either has retained a lawyer at this time.

No one from the Nacua family has commented either and Puka is probably on the way to Seattle right now with his team to play against the Seahawks tomorrow.

Who is Puka Nacua’s brother?

Samson Nacua is likely not the most successful athlete in his family. His elder brother, Kai Nacua, played in the NFL and currently plays for the Michigan Panthers in the UFL (a football league formed from the merger of the XFL and USFL). Puka’s career is, of course, well documented from his time at BYU.

Samson and Puka both attended BYU together. Samson went undrafted in 2022 and signed with the Indianapolis Colts but was released shortly after, leading him to the former USFL. However, even there, he was signed and waived by both the Pittsburgh Maulers and Michigan Panthers.

He attempted to return to the NFL with the New Orleans Saints but was waived within a month and returned to the Michigan Panthers, where Kai remained.

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His time with the team was marred by an incident in April 2025, in which he struck a fan across the face. He was suspended for one game as a result of the incident. It remains unclear whether he is still with the team.

Adou Thiero has not commented on the situation. He is expected to join the Lakers in Salt Lake City to face the Utah Jazz tomorrow.