James Harden arrested on misdemeanor weapons charge in Houston
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 7:31 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
James Harden, former Arizona State player and current NBA star, was arrested early Saturday morning on a misdemeanor weapons charge in Houston. Police reportedly noticed a handgun in plain view inside his vehicle during a traffic stop around 3:40 a.m. Harden was taken into custody, then released on bond later. He remains one of Arizona State's most accomplished basketball alumni and recently finished a season with the Cleveland Cavaliers after being traded from the Los Angeles Clippers. A court appearance is scheduled for June 22.
- •James Harden arrested in Houston on June 13, 2026.
- •Police observed a handgun in plain view during a traffic stop.
- •Harden released on bond after his arrest.
- •Former Arizona State standout has a scheduled court appearance on June 22.
- •Harden's legacy at ASU remains significant despite the charge.
- 7:31 PMYahoo Sports — NBA Star James Harden Arrested in Houston on Weapons Charge
- 6:47 PMYahoo Sports — Former Sun Devil James Harden arrested on weapons charge
"HOUSTON — Former Arizona State standout and NBA star James Harden was arrested early Saturday morning on a misdemeanor weapons charge. Jan 4, 2009; Berkeley, CA, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils guard James Harden (13) tries to avoid a hand to the face by a California Golden Bears defender during the first half at Haas Pavilion.
"The athlete was released on bond and is scheduled to appear in court on June 22
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 7:31 PMNBA Star James Harden Arrested in Houston on Weapons Charge
The athlete was released on bond and is scheduled to appear in court on June 22
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 6:47 PMFormer Sun Devil James Harden arrested on weapons charge
HOUSTON — Former Arizona State standout and NBA star James Harden was arrested early Saturday morning on a misdemeanor weapons charge. Jan 4, 2009; Berkeley, CA, USA; Arizona State Sun Devils guard James Harden (13) tries to avoid a hand to the face by a California Golden Bears defender during the first half at Haas Pavilion.
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