Cleveland Cavaliers shooting guard James Harden was arrested in Harris County, Texas early Saturday morning and charged with misdemeanor unlawful carrying of weapons, according to court documents.

A charging document filed in Texas states that Harden he taken into custody at approximately 3:40 a.m. after an officer observed a handgun in plain view inside his vehicle. Harden had  unlawfully, intentionally and knowingly  carried the weapon, the document states.

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The circumstances surrounding the arrest were not immediately clear.

Harden was released from custody following his arrest. As conditions of his bond, he has been ordered to refrains from possessing any weapons and from consuming alcohol or drugs and must submit to random urine tests, according to court documents.

Harden joined the Cleveland Cavaliers this year, after stints with the Los Angeles Clippers, Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets and the Houston Rockets. He is regarded as one of the best shooting guards in NBA history.

The Cleveland Cavaliers and Harden's agent did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

Harden is scheduled to appear in court on June 22.

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