Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden has been launched from jail in Houston after being arrested on Saturday morning for unlawfully carrying a weapon.
Harden was detained by a police officer at 03:41 native time after an unconcealed handgun was noticed within the cup holder of his Mercedes, based on courtroom information.
The 36-year-old had been travelling by downtown Houston when he was stopped by the police, and the weapon was noticed when Harden drove up behind one other car.
Harden was arrested and booked at Harris County Jail after confirming the gun was his, and was later launched on a $100 (£75) bond, with a courtroom date scheduled for 22 June.
The Cavaliers stated they have been “conscious of the arrest of James Harden this morning and are within the strategy of gathering extra data”.
The assertion added: “We’re involved with James and his illustration and can proceed to observe developments as they change into out there. Right now, we can have no additional remark.”
A six-time first-team All-NBA choice and the 2017-18 league MVP (Most Invaluable Participant), Harden joined the Cavaliers in February as a part of a commerce with the Los Angeles Clippers.
He averaged 20.5 factors, 7.7 assists and 4.8 rebounds in 26 begins this season together with his new aspect.
Since getting into the NBA because the third choose within the 2009 draft, Harden has performed for Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder, the Houston Rockets, the Brooklyn Nets, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Clippers and the Cavaliers.
