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Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard James Harden was arrested in Harris County, Texas, early Saturday morning and charged with misdemeanor unlawful carrying of weapons, according to court documents.
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A charging document filed in Texas says Harden was taken into custody at approximately 3:40 a.m. after an officer observed a handgun in plain view inside his vehicle. Harden had “unlawfully, intentionally and knowingly” carried the weapon, the document alleges.
The circumstances surrounding the arrest were not immediately clear.
Harden was released from custody following his arrest. As conditions of his bond, he has been ordered not to possess any weapons or consume alcohol or drugs and must submit to random urine tests, according to court documents.
Harden joined the Cleveland Cavaliers this year after stints with the Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets and the Houston Rockets. He is regarded as one of the best shooting guards in NBA history.
In a statement to NBC News, a spokesperson for the Cleveland Cavaliers said the team is aware of Harden’s arrest and they are in the process of gathering more information.
“We are in contact with James and his representation and will continue to monitor developments as they become available,” said team spokesperson BJ Evans.
Harden’s agent did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Harden is scheduled to appear in court on June 22.
Mirna Alsharif is a breaking news reporter for NBC News.
Madison Lambert is an assignment editor at NBC News.
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