NBA guard James Harden was arrested Saturday morning (June 13) in Houston for unlawfully carrying a weapon, per the Harris County District Clerk’s Office.
Court documents show Harden, 36, was arrested by the Houston Police Department at approximately 3:41 a.m. on Saturday. Prosecutors allege Harden “unlawfully, intentionally and knowingly” carried a handgun in a vehicle he owned while the firearm was in plain view and not carried in a holster.
He was charged and later released on bond.
His bond terms, according to a court document, ban him from possessing any firearms, ammunition or other weapons. He must submit to a random urinalysis and is also prohibited from consuming alcohol, controlled substances, drugs or marijuana unless a doctor prescribes it.
The Cavaliers issued a statement Saturday saying the team is aware of the arrest and is 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,” the statement said.
Harden spent nine years playing for the Houston Rockets, but has since played for four other teams: the Brooklyn Nets, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Clippers and Cavaliers.
Per ESPN, Harden is potentially going to be a free agent at the end of the month. He has a $42 million player option with the Cavaliers, but only $13.3 million of it is guaranteed.