James Harden's misdemeanor gun charge dismissed by Texas court
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Last updated Aug 8, 2026
A misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden has been dismissed by a Texas court after he completed an alternative resolution program. This ruling was made by Harris County Criminal Court Judge Alex Salgado at the request of the district attorney's office. Harden faced charges after being arrested on June 13 when a handgun was discovered in his vehicle. The completion of the program allows him to avoid a criminal record. Harden, who recently finished his 17th NBA season, has expressed a desire to remain with the Cleveland Cavaliers but opted against a $42.3 million contract option while seeking a longer deal.
- •Harden's charge was dismissed on August 7, 2026.
- •He was arrested on June 13 for having a handgun in his vehicle.
- •Completion of an alternative resolution program led to the dismissal.
- •Harden finished the NBA season averaging 23.6 points per game.
- •He is seeking a longer contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- 10:00 AMYahoo Sports — James Harden gun case is settled
- 12:22 AMYahoo Sports — Misdemeanor gun charges against James Harden dropped
- 6:19 PMESPN — Harden's misdemeanor gun charge dismissed
- 5:27 PMYahoo Sports — James Harden Gets Major Update After Gun Arrest
- 4:53 PMYahoo Sports — Misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden dismissed by Texas judge
"A misdemeanor gun charge against All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden in Texas has been dismissed after he completed an alternative resolution program allowing him to avoid a criminal record, court records show. Harris County Criminal Court Judge Alex Salgado in Houston dismissed the criminal charge Thursday at the request of the Harris County district attorney's office following Harden's completion of an alternative resolution program.
"James Harden just received some major off-court news. The NBA star had his misdemeanor gun charge dismissed Thursday by a Texas judge, bringing an end to the case stemming from his June arrest in Houston. According to ESPN and The Associated Press, Harden was arrested on June 13 after Houston police said a handgun was…
"A misdemeanor gun charge against All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden in Texas has been dismissed.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 10:00 AMJames Harden gun case is settled
Harden was arrested earlier this summer on gun charges.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 12:22 AMMisdemeanor gun charges against James Harden dropped
Harden had been arrested in Houston in June when police found a gun in his car.
- ESPNAug 7, 2026, 6:19 PMHarden's misdemeanor gun charge dismissed
A misdemeanor gun charge against All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden in Texas has been dismissed.
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 5:27 PMJames Harden Gets Major Update After Gun Arrest
James Harden just received some major off-court news. The NBA star had his misdemeanor gun charge dismissed Thursday by a Texas judge, bringing an end to the case stemming from his June arrest in Houston. According to ESPN and The Associated Press, Harden was arrested on June 13 after Houston police said a handgun was…
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 4:53 PMMisdemeanor gun charge against James Harden dismissed by Texas judge
A misdemeanor gun charge against All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden in Texas has been dismissed after he completed an alternative resolution program allowing him to avoid a criminal record, court records show. Harris County Criminal Court Judge Alex Salgado in Houston dismissed the criminal charge Thursday at the request of the Harris County district attorney's office following Harden's completion of an alternative resolution program.
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