James Harden arrested in Houston on misdemeanor weapons charge

James Harden was reportedly arrested in Houston early Saturday morning on a misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying of weapons, according to court records cited by The California Post. The 11-time All-Star allegedly had a handgun in his vehicle, which was in plain view and not carried in a holster. Harden was reportedly at a local hookah lounge with friends prior to his arrest. The Cleveland Cavaliers, Harden's current team, stated they are gathering additional information regarding the incident and are in contact with Harden and his representation. Harden is scheduled to appear in court for arraignment on June 22. He previously played for the Houston Rockets from 2012 to 2021 and was named the MVP of the 2017-18 season.