NBA star James Harden arrested in Houston for unlawful weapons possession

The 36-year-old is currently under contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Harden is known for his distinctive beard, which is why fans call him "The Beard."

James Harden has been playing in the NBA for various teams since 2009. In 2012, he won a gold medal with the US team at the Olympic Games in London.

The Cleveland Cavaliers issued a brief statement on the morning of the arrest. "The Cleveland Cavaliers are aware of the arrest of James Harden this morning and are gathering more information," the club's statement said.

Reaction of the Cleveland Cavaliers

The club also stated: "We are in contact with James and his representatives and will continue to monitor developments as new information becomes available." According to the information, the case will be closely observed.

The Cavaliers also said that at this point in time, no further comment would be made. The club thus initially limited itself to a brief statement.

Harden himself has not publicly commented on the incident so far. According to the reports, he must answer to the court on June 22.

Next court date

The Cleveland Cavaliers most recently lost the NBA Eastern Conference Finals against the New York Knicks 0-4 in May and remained without a win in the series.