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James Harden legal issues

Overview

In July 2026, NBA star James Harden announced that he would appeal a $1.35 million verdict related to a lease dispute over a Beverly Hills mansion.

In August 2026, a Texas judge dismissed a misdemeanor gun charge stemming from a June 13 arrest in Houston. The charge followed a police discovery of a handgun in Harden’s vehicle that was not holstered, a violation that can carry up to one year in jail and a $4,000 fine. Harris County Criminal Court Judge Alex Salgado dismissed the case at the request of the district attorney’s office after Harden successfully completed an alternative-resolution diversion program, which typically involves community service.

The dismissal removes the criminal charge from his record. This legal resolution occurs as Harden remains a free agent after declining a $42.3 million player option with the Cleveland Cavaliers and prepares for his 18th NBA season.

Entities

Cleveland Cavaliers · James Harden · Harris County District Attorney's Office · NBA · Texas

Timeline

  1. 18 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    James Harden avoids jail after Texas firearm arrest

    NBA star James Harden has avoided jail and a criminal conviction by completing a community service program following a June arrest in Texas for possessing a handgun in his vehicle.

  2. 20 days ago

    [SPORTS] 16 sources
    James Harden's Texas Misdemeanor Gun Charge Dismissed

    Texas judge dismissed James Harden's misdemeanor gun charge after he completed a diversion program, clearing his record as he negotiates a new Cleveland Cavaliers contract.

  3. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    James Harden seeks to overturn $1.35 million verdict over Beverly Hills mansion lease

    James Harden and his management firm have filed a motion to overturn a $1.35 million jury verdict over a 2019 Beverly Hills lease dispute, arguing the guest‑limit was misinterpreted.

Sources

24-ore.com · anglophone-direct.com · basketusa.com · blogdebasket.com · cavaliersnation.com · dailycallernewsfoundation.org · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · focus-news.bg · hotsite.cnnbrasil.com.br · independent.co.uk · kob.com · mc.dk · meridiano.net · mundodeportivo.com · noticiasdemalaga.es · parlons-basket.com · spacemoney.com.br · sportal.bg

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