Cavaliers Guard James Harden Arrested on Weapons Charge in Houston

James Harden was arrested in Houston at 3:41 a.m. on June 13 on a misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon. The Cleveland Cavaliers guard was released from Harris County Jail on bond at 4:57 a.m. — a 76-minute turnaround. The Class A misdemeanor under Texas law carries a maximum penalty of one year jail and $4,000 fine. His arrest occurs during the NBA offseason, leaving unclear how the league's conduct policy and ongoing legal proceedings will affect his standing.