Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleBrendan RasciusSaturday 13 June 2026 19:57 BSTHarden, 36, was taken into custody on Saturday and booked on one misdemeanor count of unlawfully carrying weapons (Getty Images)Cleveland Cavaliers star James Harden was arrested in Houston, Texas, on Saturday morning on a gun charge.Harden, 36, was taken into custody around 3 a.m. during a traffic stop and was booked on one misdemeanor count of unlawfully carrying weapons.The California native is accused of “unlawfully, intentionally and knowingly” having a gun in his car, which was unholstered and “in plain view,” according to a copy of the complaint obtained by The New York Post. Harden had been at a hookah lounge prior to the arrest, the outlet reported.The basketball star was released after paying a $100 bond and is scheduled for arraignment on June 22, with bond conditions prohibiting weapons, drugs, or alcohol, and requiring urine testing.The Cleveland Cavaliers stated they are aware of the arrest, are gathering additional information, and are in contact with Harden and his representatives.In fullNBA all-star swept by Knicks is arrested on gun charge in HoustonThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in