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James Harden's gun charge dismissed following June arrest in Houston

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 2:18 PM

Last updated Aug 7, 2026

James Harden's gun charge dismissed following June arrest in Houston
Summary

James Harden will not face charges from his June arrest in Houston after completing an alternative resolution agreement. The NBA free agent was charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon during a traffic stop where officers observed a handgun in plain view. After his arrest on a $100 bond, the Cleveland Cavaliers acknowledged the incident but did not comment further. With the charge now dropped, Harden is expected to sign a multi-year contract to return to the Cavaliers, allowing him to prepare for an uninterrupted regular season ahead.

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  • •Harden's gun charge dismissed following June arrest
  • •Charged with unlawfully carrying a weapon during a traffic stop
  • •Cavaliers remain aware of the situation but refrain from comments
  • •Harden expected to re-sign with the Cavaliers soon
  • •Averaged 20.5 points in 26 games with Cleveland last season
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James Harden remains a free agent, though is expected to re-sign with the Cavaliers.

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