While the Knicks win the ring... James Harden gets arrested with a weapon!
The Beard, who received a sports beating from the NY champions, goes from bad news to worse news
The Cleveland Cavaliers guard, James Harden, was arrested in Houston early Saturday for carrying a gun illegally in a vehicle, as reported by the Harris County Secretary's Office.
According to the official record, Harden was charged with “UNL CARRYING WEAPON - GUN IN MV,” indicating he had a firearm unlawfully inside a motor vehicle. The report states that the charge was likely due to the gun not being properly secured or holstered.
The incident took place at 3:41 a.m. (local time). The player was detained and later released after posting a $100 bond that same Saturday, so he is no longer in police custody. The accusation is a misdemeanor.
The case has a new hearing scheduled for June 22, where the next steps in the legal process will be evaluated.
Upon news of the arrest, the Cleveland Cavaliers issued an official statement on Saturday afternoon:
“The Cleveland Cavaliers are aware of James Harden's arrest this morning and are in the process of gathering additional information.
We are in touch with James and his representatives and will continue to monitor the events as they unfold. At this time, we will not have further comments.”
Will Harden Stay with the Cavs?
Harden joined the Cavaliers before the 2026 NBA trade deadline, in a deal where the Cleveland team acquired him from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Darius Garland and a second-round draft pick.
Selected 3rd overall in the 2009 NBA Draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder, Harden has built a 15-season career in the NBA with notable stints at the Houston Rockets, Brooklyn Nets, and Philadelphia 76ers, in addition to his time with the Clippers before moving to Cleveland.
In the last regular season with the Cavaliers, the guard played 26 games, averaging 20.5 points, 4.8 assists, and 4.2 rebounds per game.
The player has a player option for the 2026-2027 season, but is expected to explore a possible contract extension with the Cleveland franchise during the next offseason.
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