NBA superstar James Harden's Texas weapons case has been dismissed, and the All-Star guard is set to enter the regular season without lingering legal battles.
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Harden, a three-time scoring champion, was arrested in June and charged with unlawful carrying of weapons, which is a misdemeanor.
The former NBA MVP was taken into custody on June 13 after a firearm was seen in plain view in his vehicle by Houston police during a routine traffic stop. He was later released on bond.
In Texas, unlawful carrying of a weapon is typically a Class A misdemeanor, which can carry up to one year in county jail and a fine of up to $4,000.
James Harden Will Not Serve Jail Time
Harris County 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 on Thursday, according to court documents obtained by the California Post.
Harden never publicly commented on the matter. However, the Cleveland Cavaliers released a statement that they were "aware" of the situation.
"We are in contact with James and his representation," the team said. "We will continue to monitor developments as they become available. At this time, we will have no further comment."
Harden spent nine of his NBA seasons in Houston and still makes frequent offseason trips to Space City.
Harden is the Rockets' all-time franchise leader in assists, triple-doubles, three-pointers and points per game. He ranks second in points scored.
Harden earned MVP honors in Houston during the 2017-18 NBA season. That season, he averaged 30.4 points, 8.8 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game. His MVP-caliber play led the Rockets to the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.
Following his near decade-long stint in Houston, Harden has suited up for the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers and Cleveland Guardians.
Harden is currently a free agent heading into his 18th NBA season. With the weapons charge behind him, Harden may have better luck at landing another multi-year contract.
The 11-time All-Star has no prior criminal history.
