[Saba Sports News] According to US media reports, James Harden was arrested in Houston at 3:41 a.m. local time on June 13 for illegal possession of a firearm. Reports stated that Harden was found to have willfully and unlawfully carried a handgun inside his vehicle. The firearm was not secured in a holster but was placed within plain sight inside the car. Harden currently faces one misdemeanor charge of illegal weapons possession. He has posted a bail bond of 100 US dollars and been released on bail. He is required to appear in court for a preliminary hearing on June 22 local time. Given that Harden is charged with a misdemeanor, he is prohibited from possessing any firearms, ammunition or other weapons while out on bail. He is also barred from using, possessing or consuming alcohol, controlled substances, dangerous drugs or marijuana unless prescribed by a physician. In addition, Harden must submit to random urine tests.
The editor believes that previous reports suggested that James Harden was expected to sign a new two-year contract worth between $65 million and $70 million with the Cleveland Cavaliers. It remains uncertain whether his arrest over the firearm incident will affect his upcoming contract renewal.