Cleveland Cavaliers player James Harden was arrested on Saturday in Houston on a misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon in a motor vehicle, according to the Harris County District Clerk’s Office.
Harden was arrested at 3:41 a.m. and booked just before 5 a.m., then posted $100 bond and was released from police custody, according to charging documents, which said he had a handgun in plain view that was not in a holster.
His arraignment is scheduled for June 22, according to the clerk’s office website. Harden is listed as a Houston resident in court documents.Â
Further reports from The California Post sid that Harden had been spending the night at a hookah lounge with a large group of friends before finding himself in trouble.
‘The Cleveland Cavaliers are aware of the arrest of James Harden this morning and are in the process of gathering additional information,’ the team said in a statement.Â
‘We are in contact with James and his representation and will continue to monitor developments as they become available. At this time, we will have no further comment.’
Cleveland Cavaliers player James Harden was arrested on Saturday in Houston
Harden and the Cavaliers were beaten in the NBA playoffs by the New York KnicksÂ
Harden, 36, just finished his 17th NBA season and has the right to exercise a $42.3 million option to return to the Cavaliers next season.Â
He indicated when Cleveland’s playoff run ended with a loss to the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals that he would like to remain with the club, which would suggest he’s willing to forgo the option in favor of a longer contract with the Cavaliers.
Harden is an 11-time All-Star and an eight-time All-NBA selection who earned MVP honors in the 2017-18 season while playing for the Houston Rockets.
Since his time with the Rockets, Harden has also played for the Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers and Los Angeles Clippers, who traded him to Cleveland this season.
A message sent to Harden’s representatives seeking comment was not immediately returned.Â
