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James Harden has been released from jail in Houston after being arrested in the city on a misdemeanor gun charge.
Harden was arrested for allegedly carrying an unconcealed weapon in his car, according to Harris County records viewed by the Houston Chronicle.
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Harden was driving a car with a group of other cars when one of them — not Harden’s — was pulled over by Houston police at 3:40 a.m. Harden pulled up behind the police and the other vehicle, and while interacting with police, one officer noticed Harden had a gun in the cupholder of his car, according to the police report. Harden allegedly confirmed the gun was his, which led to his arrest and booking.
Harden is due to appear in court on June 22. He was released from jail on a bond.
While it is legal to openly carry handguns in Texas without a permit, those weapons must be in a shoulder or belt holster at all times.
Harden, a 17-year NBA veteran, played eight seasons — his peak seasons statistically — in Houston and has close ties to the city. He spends much of his offseason there every year.
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Harden was traded from the LA Clippers to Cleveland in the middle of this past season and is expected to sign an extension with the Cavaliers this offseason. Between the Clippers and Cavs last season, he averaged 23.6 points and 8 assists per game and shot 37.5% from 3-point range. He is a future Hall of Famer, the 2018 MVP, an 11-time All-Star, an eight-time All-NBA, and a three-time league scoring champion.
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Publish date : 2026-06-13 18:09:00
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