NBA Star James Harden Arrested for Unlawful Gun Possession in Texas

NBA star James Harden was arrested in the early hours of Saturday morning for unlawful gun possession while driving in Houston, Texas. Harden, who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers, was stopped by police around 3am after an officer spotted a handgun in the center console of his vehicle.

According to reports, Harden was released on bail and is set to appear in court on June 22nd. As part of his release, he is prohibited from possessing firearms, ammunition, drinking alcohol, or using any controlled substances.

Harden joins a long list of high-profile NBA players who have faced gun-related charges. The 36-year-old has played for six different teams since entering the league in 2009, most recently being traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in February.

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