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Harden’s Weapon Charge Adds Pressure
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- Jun 13, 2026
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- 81
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Summary
James Harden’s off-court drama just got real—he was arrested early Saturday morning in Houston for illegally carrying a weapon, with a gun reportedly sitting out in plain sight on his car seat. The misdemeanor charge came with a $100 bond and quick release, but it’s hitting at a critical moment: Harden’s looming $40M player option with the Cavaliers, a deal he was widely expected to opt out of and re-sign with Cleveland after leading them to the Eastern Conference Finals. His playoff averages—nearly 20 points and 5+ assists—made him a cornerstone of their success. Now, the league will watch closely to see if this incident impacts his free agency plans or his standing with the team. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/549fb7edbc1ef8a2