Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden arrested on weapons charge
Updated: 2:21 PM CDT Jun 13, 2026
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard James Harden was arrested Saturday morning in Houston, Texas, on a misdemeanor unlawful carrying of weapons charge, according to Harris County court records. At 3:41 a.m., the NBA player was taken into custody after an officer observed a handgun in plain view on the seat of Harden’s vehicle, according to ESPN. He was booked into the Harris County Jail in Houston at 4:57 a.m.Harden was released on bond and has a court date set for June 22.The team said in a statement, “The Cleveland Cavaliers are aware of the arrest of James Harden this morning and are in the process of gathering additional information. 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.”The 36-year-old guard recently assisted in the Cavaliers’ playoff run to the Eastern Conference finals, where the team was defeated by the New York Knicks 4-0.Harden has had previous stints with the LA Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Cleveland Cavaliers point guard James Harden was arrested Saturday morning in Houston, Texas, on a misdemeanor unlawful carrying of weapons charge, according to Harris County court records.
At 3:41 a.m., the NBA player was taken into custody after an officer observed a handgun in plain view on the seat of Harden’s vehicle, according to ESPN. He was booked into the Harris County Jail in Houston at 4:57 a.m.
Harden was released on bond and has a court date set for June 22.
The team said in a statement, “The Cleveland Cavaliers are aware of the arrest of James Harden this morning and are in the process of gathering additional information. 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.”
The 36-year-old guard recently assisted in the Cavaliers’ playoff run to the Eastern Conference finals, where the team was defeated by the New York Knicks 4-0.
Harden has had previous stints with the LA Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets, Houston Rockets and Oklahoma City Thunder.