James Harden was arrested early Saturday morning in Texas and charged with the misdemeanor unlawful carrying of weapons after authorities said a handgun was found in his vehicle in plain sight. He was released on bond and has a court date set for June 22.
James Harden’s weekend ended before it really started. Early Saturday morning, the NBA star was arrested in Texas and charged with the unlawful carrying of weapons.
Authorities said Harden was caught with a handgun in his vehicle. The allegation is that it was in plain sight and not carried in a holster. The charge is a misdemeanor.
Harden was released on bond, and a court date has been scheduled for June 22.
Harden currently plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Cavaliers were eliminated in the Eastern Conference Finals last month by the New York Knicks.
Harden has been in the NBA since 2009, when he joined OKC as a third overall draft pick. He later played for the Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, and the L.A. Clippers before joining the Cavs last year.
Attempts to reach Harden’s team have not produced a response so far, and the situation remains developing.
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