James Harden Has Legal Problems in Texas

James Harden 在德州面臨法律問題


Introduction

Police in Houston, Texas, arrested basketball player James Harden on June 13, 2026. He had a gun in his car.

德州休士頓警方於 2026 年 6 月 13 日逮捕了籃球員 James Harden。他的車內有一把槍。

Main Body

Police saw a gun in the cup holder of Harden's car. The gun was not in a holder. This is against the law in Texas. Harden went to jail for a short time. He paid $100 and went home.

警方在 Harden 的車內杯架中發現了一把槍。該槍並未放置在槍套中,這在德州是違法的。Harden 被短期拘留,在支付 100 美元後獲釋回家。

Now, Harden must follow some rules. He cannot have guns or drugs. He cannot drink alcohol. He must go to court on June 22, 2026. He might go to jail for one year, but the judge will decide.

現在,Harden 必須遵守一些規定。他不得持有槍支或毒品,也不能飲酒。他必須於 2026 年 6 月 22 日出庭。他可能會被判處一年監禁,但這將由法官決定。

His team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, knows about this. They are talking to Harden. He is a great player. He helps the team win. The team still wants to give him a new contract with a lot of money.

他的球隊克利夫蘭騎士隊已知此事,目前正與 Harden 溝通。他是一位出色的球員,能幫助球隊獲勝。球隊仍希望提供一份高薪的新合約給他。

Conclusion

James Harden is free now. He will go to court on June 22. He and his team are still talking about his job.

James Harden 現在已獲釋。他將於 6 月 22 日出庭。他與球隊仍在洽談他的工作事宜。

Vocabulary Learning

🛑 The Power of "Cannot"

When we want to say something is not allowed or impossible, we use cannot.

Look at these rules from the story:

  • He cannot have guns.
  • He cannot drink alcohol.

How to use it: Person + cannot + Action

Example: I cannot go to the party \rightarrow (It is not possible for me).


📅 Talking about the Future

To talk about things that will happen later, use will.

From the text: "He will go to court."

Simple Pattern: Will + Action = Future $

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  • Will go \rightarrow (Future)
  • Will decide \rightarrow (Future)

💡 Quick Vocabulary: Money & Work

  • Paid: Gave money for something.
  • Contract: An official paper/agreement for a job.
  • A lot of: A large amount.

Vocabulary Learning

arrested (v.)
When the police take someone away because they think the person broke the law.
Example:The police arrested the man for stealing a car.
against the law (phrase)
Something that is illegal or not allowed by the government.
Example:Driving too fast is against the law.
court (n.)
A place where a judge decides if someone is guilty or innocent.
Example:He must go to court to talk to the judge.
decide (v.)
To make a choice about something.
Example:I cannot decide which dress to wear today.
contract (n.)
A legal agreement between two people or companies.
Example:The player signed a new contract for three years.
Practice A2 words in a crossword