NBA star Harden arrested in Texas on misdemeanor gun charge

Former NBA Most Valuable Player James Harden was arrested early Saturday morning in Houston, Texas, on a misdemeanor charge of unlawfully carrying a weapon. Court documents revealed that Harden, a guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers, was taken into custody at 3:41 a.m. after an unconcealed handgun was observed in his Mercedes.

Harden reportedly confirmed the handgun belonged to him. He was subsequently arrested, booked into jail, and released on a $100 bond. Authorities noted the firearm was not holstered and was plainly visible. The 37-year-old Harden is scheduled to appear in court on June 22. His bond conditions prohibit him from possessing any firearms or ammunition.

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are aware of the arrest of James Harden this morning and are in the process of gathering additional information.

The Cleveland Cavaliers organization acknowledged awareness of the arrest and stated they are gathering more information. "We are in contact with James and his representation and will continue to monitor developments as they become available," the team said in a statement, adding that they would offer no further comment at this time. Harden was acquired by the Cavaliers at the February trade deadline and played a key role in their playoff run to the Eastern Conference Finals.

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We are in contact with James and his representation and will continue to monitor developments as they become available.