NBA star James Harden was arrested Saturday in Texas after police say he was found with a handgun in his vehicle, leading to a charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon. The arrest occurred June 13, 2026, according to reporting from TMZ, which first confirmed the incident through law‑enforcement sources.
Authorities said the firearm was discovered in plain sight inside Harden’s vehicle and was not secured in a holster — a violation of Texas regulations governing how handguns must be carried in a motor vehicle. Harden was taken into custody at the scene. As of Saturday morning, Houston Police Department records had not yet published a corresponding public release in their June archive.
Harden, who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers, recently concluded his season after the team was eliminated in the Eastern Conference Finals by the New York Knicks. Team representatives have not responded to requests for comment regarding the arrest.
Court records from Harris County show multiple weapons‑related misdemeanor filings in recent days, though Harden’s specific charging document had not yet appeared in the publicly accessible docket as of June 9, 2026. These records indicate that unlawful carrying of a weapon in a motor vehicle is a regularly processed misdemeanor offense in the county. While Harden’s case is not listed among those filings, this absence is not unusual; charging instruments often appear hours or days after an arrest, depending on verification and processing timelines.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details — including whether Harden will face further charges or disciplinary action from the NBA — have not been released. TMZ reports that the story is still developing.
