James Harden arrested in Houston for carrying an unlawful weapon

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

James Harden arrested in Houston for carrying an unlawful weapon
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Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was arrested on Saturday in Houston, Texas, for allegedly carrying an unlawful weapon. The report, sourced from TMZ and the California Post, indicates the incident occurred in the afternoon. Details surrounding the circumstances of the arrest remain unclear, and further updates are expected as the story develops.

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  • •Harden was arrested in Houston on June 13, 2026.
  • •He faces charges for carrying an unlawful weapon.
  • •The incident was reported by multiple outlets.
  • •Further information and updates on the situation are anticipated.
Latest Updates
  • 6:51 PMYahoo Sports — James Harden Arrested in Houston on Misdemeanor Weapon Charge
  • 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — James Harden charges, explained: Cavs star arrested with illegal weapon in Texas
  • 7:52 PMNBC News — NBA star James Harden arrested in Texas on weapons charge - NBC News
  • 7:17 PMYahoo Sports — James Harden is arrested in Houston on a misdemeanor charge of carrying a weapon in a motor vehicle
  • 6:51 PMYahoo Sports — James Harden arrested in early-morning hours, charged, per ESPN report
  • 6:44 PMFear the Sword — Cavs guard James Harden arrested early Saturday morning - Fear The Sword
  • 6:44 PMYahoo Sports — Cleveland's Harden arrested on gun charge
  • 6:44 PMBBC Sport — Cleveland's Harden arrested on gun charge
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11-time All-Star released on $100 bond Police spotted handgun in player’s Mercedes Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was released from a Houston jail after he was arrested early on Saturday morning on a misdemeanor gun violation. Harden was driving through downtown Houston with four others when he was stopped by police just before 4am. When Harden drove up behind another vehicle, an officer spotted a handgun in the cup holder of his Mercedes, according to court records. Continue reading...

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Former NBA Most Valuable Player James Harden was arrested Saturday in Houston, Texas, on a misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon, court documents showed.Harden confirmed the gun was his and was arrested and booked into jail and released on a $100 bond, according to the documents, in which authorities said that the gun was not holstered and was in plain view.

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James Harden’s offseason has taken a legal turn just as the NBA spotlight moves toward Game 5 of the Finals in Texas. The timing is awkward for Cleveland because Harden is expected to be part of the Cavaliers’ next push after their best playoff run in years.

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