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Former NBA MVP James Harden arrested on weapon charge in Houston
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Former NBA MVP James Harden arrested on weapon charge in Houston

The Guardian · Jun 13, 2026, 5:37 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

Key takeaways

  • James Harden joined the Cleveland Cavaliers in February.
  • Police spotted handgun in player’s Mercedes
  • Prefer the Guardian on Google Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was released from a Houston jail after he was arrested early on Saturday morning on a misdemeanor gun violation.

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James Harden joined the Cleveland Cavaliers in February. Photograph: Sarah Stier/Getty Images View image in fullscreen James Harden joined the Cleveland Cavaliers in February. Photograph: Sarah Stier/Getty Images NBAFormer NBA MVP James Harden arrested on weapon charge in Houston11-time All-Star released on $100 bond

Police spotted handgun in player’s Mercedes

Prefer the Guardian on Google Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden was released from a Houston jail after he was arrested early on Saturday morning on a misdemeanor gun violation.

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