Key facts
- Cleveland Cavaliers player James Harden was arrested in Houston on a misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon in a motor vehicle.
Cleveland Cavaliers player James Harden was arrested early Saturday morning in Houston on a misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon in a motor vehicle. He was released on a $100 bond and is scheduled for arraignment on June 22.
The arrest of a high-profile NBA player on a weapons charge raises concerns about his legal standing and could impact his team and future contract negotiations.
Cleveland Cavaliers player James Harden was arrested early Saturday morning 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. Harden was arrested at 3:41 a.m. and booked just before 5 a.m., then posted $100 bond and was released from police custody. Charging documents stated he had a handgun in plain view that was not in a holster. His arraignment is scheduled for June 22. The Cavaliers acknowledged awareness of the arrest and stated they are gathering information and in contact with Harden's representation. Harden, 36, recently concluded his 17th NBA season and has a $42.3 million option to return to the Cavaliers. He is an 11-time All-Star and an eight-time All-NBA selection who earned MVP honors in the 2017-18 season.