James Harden's misdemeanor gun charge dismissed by Texas judge

A Texas judge dismissed a misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden on August 7, 2026. The Harris County Criminal Court Judge Alex Salgado made the ruling after the Harris County district attorney's office requested the charge be dropped. Harden had been arrested on June 13 after police found an unholstered handgun in his vehicle while he was at a hookah lounge with friends. He completed an alternative resolution program, allowing him to avoid a conviction. Harden has expressed a desire to stay with the Cleveland Cavaliers despite declining a $42.3 million option for the upcoming season.

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