Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was released from a Houston jail after he was arrested early Saturday on a misdemeanor gun violation.
Harden was taken into custody at 3:41 a.m. after an unholstered handgun was observed in a vehicle he owns, according to Harris County court records. He was booked at 4:57 a.m. and released after paying a $100 bond.
Harden, 36, has a court date scheduled for June 22 for the charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon.
The Cavaliers said they 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.”
Harden, a six-time first-team All-NBA selection and 2017-18 league MVP, is with his sixth NBA team. Cleveland acquired him Feb. 4 in a trade with the Los Angeles Clippers for guard Darius Garland and a 2026 second-round draft pick.
He averaged 20.5 points, 7.7 assists and 4.8 rebounds in 26 games (all starts) with the Cavaliers. On the season, he averaged 23.6 points, 8.0 assists and 4.8 rebounds in 70 games (all starts).
In 1,221 games (1,007 starts) over 17 seasons, Harden is averaging 24.0 points, 7.3 assists and 5.6 rebounds.
Since entering the NBA as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2009 draft, Harden has played for the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, Clippers and Cavaliers.
–Field Level Media
