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 arrested with handgun, police say
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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Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was arrested early Saturday morning in Houston, Texas, and charged with a misdemeanor unlawful carrying of a weapon. According to Harris County court records, the 11-time NBA All-Star was taken into custody after a handgun was allegedly observed in the front seat of his vehicle. “The gun was not holstered and was in plain view, per the records,” ESPN stated. “Texas allows constitutional carry, yet James Har…
NBA star James Harden was discovered in Houston with an open gun in the car and was provisionally arrested. Although he was released against security, he is facing a court meeting.
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