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Harden Arrest Adds Court, Contract Deadlines

James Harden's Texas weapons charge adds June 22 court and June 29 contract deadlines for the Cavaliers

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Cavaliers guard James Harden was arrested in Harris County on a misdemeanor unlawful weapon charge; records cite a gun in plain view, bond conditions, a June 22 arraignment, and a June 29 player-option deadline.

  1. Frame 1James Harden's Texas weapons charge adds June 22 court and June 29 contract deadlines for the Cavaliers.
  2. Frame 2Court records say an officer saw an unholstered handgun in plain view on the seat of Harden's car.
  3. Frame 3Records list custody around 3:41 a.m.; booking followed at 4:57 a.m. before release on $100 bond.
  4. Frame 4Bond conditions bar weapons, alcohol, and drugs and require random urine tests while the case proceeds.
  5. Frame 5The Cavaliers said they are gathering information and monitoring developments, with no further public comment yet.
  6. Frame 6Next: arraignment is scheduled for June 22, days before Harden's June 29 player-option deadline.
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Jun 13, 5:10 PM EDT
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