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NBA star James Harden’s Houston gun case dismissed

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NBA star James Harden’s Houston gun case dismissed

James Harden’s gun case will not linger into the NBA season.

The misdemeanor unlawful carrying of weapons charge that the Cleveland Cavaliers guard had been hit with stemming from his June arrest was dropped Thursday, according to court records viewed by The California Post.

Mugshot of NBA star James Harden.

The mugshot of NBA star James Harden released following his arrest. The Houston Police Dept.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden reacts to a call during the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden’s gun case was dismissed in Houston today. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

Harris County, Texas prosecutors wrote in a motion to dismiss the case that they were seeking to dispose of the matter after Harden had completed an “alternative resolution agreement.”

A judge formally signed off on the motion just before 4 p.m. CT, the records show.

Basketball player James Harden arrives for the World Cup final soccer match.

Harden was taken into custody on June 13 by the Houston Police Department after he allegedly had an unholstered firearm in plain view in his vehicle during a routine traffic stop. AP Photo/Adam Hunger

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Messages seeking comment from Harden’s attorney as well as the Harris County District Attorney’s Office were not returned.

Harden was taken into custody on June 13 by the Houston Police Department after the 11-time All-Star allegedly had an unholstered firearm in plain view in his vehicle during a routine traffic stop.

Harden never publicly commented on the arrest, though the Cavaliers said in a statement on the day of the incident that they were “aware” of the situation and were “in the process of gathering additional information.”

“We are in contact with James and his representation,” the team said, “and will continue to monitor developments as they become available. At this time, we will have no further comment.”

Harden spent nine seasons of his NBA career in Houston. He had played for the Los Angeles Clippers for over two years before joining Cleveland this past season.


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