James Harden arrested in Houston and charged with carrying unlawful weapon – USA Today

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was arrested in Houston and charged with a misdemeanor of carrying an unlawful weapon on Saturday, June 13, according to documents from the Harris County (Texas) District Clerk.
Harden was arrested at 3:41 a.m. CT after a handgun was observed on a seat of a car he owns.
He was released on bond and is scheduled to appear in court on June 22 at 9 a.m. CT.
The offense is a misdemeanor.
According to the conditions of release, the terms of his bond ban him from possessing any firearms, ammunition, or other weapons, and from using, possessing, or consuming any alcohol, controlled substances, dangerous drugs or marijuana, unless prescribed by a doctor. He must also submit to random urinalysis.
The court documents noted that Harden had “unlawfully, intentionally and knowingly” had the weapon.
The 36-year-old Harden is an 11-time NBA All-Star who recently wrapped up his first season with the Cavaliers, who acquired him in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers on February 4. Harden averaged 20.5 points and 7.7 assists per game for the Cavaliers while helping lead them to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they were swept by the New York Knicks.
“The Cleveland Cavaliers are aware of the arrest of James Harden this morning and are in the process of gathering additional information,” the Cavaliers said in a statement. “We are in contact with James and his representation and will continue to monitor developments as they become available. At this time, we will have no further comment.”
Harden spent nine seasons of his 17-year NBA career with the Houston Rockets, with whom he was named the 2018 NBA MVP.

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