NBA star James Harden arrested in Texas on weapons charge
Police say a handgun was in plain view inside Harden’s vehicle, and bond conditions bar him from weapons, alcohol and drugs.
- On Saturday, June 13, 2026, Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was arrested in Houston and charged with misdemeanor unlawful carrying of a weapon after police allegedly found a handgun in his vehicle near 1600 Jefferson.
- According to court documents, an officer observed the firearm "in plain view" in the cup holder of Harden's Mercedes. The complaint alleges the 36-year-old "unlawfully, intentionally and knowingly" possessed the handgun.
- Following his booking at the Harris County Jail, Harden secured release on an unsecured $100 bond. Bond conditions prohibit him from possessing weapons and require random urine tests.
- Harden is scheduled to appear in court on June 22 as the misdemeanor case proceeds through the legal system. Representatives for the Cavaliers and the player did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
- This incident follows Harden's first season in Cleveland, where he averaged 20.5 points and 7.7 assists. The 11-time NBA All-Star previously won the 2018 NBA MVP award with the Houston Rockets.
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NBA star James Harden has been temporarily arrested in Houston, Texas. The 36-year-old, serving the Cleveland Cavaliers, is accused of illegal possession of weapons. American media reported that a handgun was found in the basketball pro's car, which was openly visible in the car and was not in the halter.Harden was reportedly released on bail and has to be tried on June 22nd.
NBA Star James Harden Arrested, Charged With Unlawful Carrying of a Weapon
James Harden is facing legal trouble. The NBA star was arrested and charged with the unlawful carrying of a weapon in Houston, Texas on June 13, according to Harris County court records obtained...
The Cleveland Cavaliers guard was arrested early Saturday morning and released on $100 bail, and is expected to be arraigned on June 22.
NBA star James Harden arrested in Houston for unlawfully carrying weapon in motor vehicle
Cleveland Cavaliers player James Harden was arrested on Saturday in Houston on a misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon in a motor vehicle, according to the Harris County District Clerk's Office.
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