James Harden Possibly Linked To AZ Nightclub Fray: Police

SCOTTSDALE, AZ – Police in Scottsdale, Arizona are investigating an incident inside a nightclub that could involve Houston Rockets superstar James Harden. The incident happened about 2:30 a.m., Saturday inside The Mint nightclub when a member of Harden’s entourage reportedly got into a fight with another patron, officials said.

A woman inside the club told police she was recording the incident with her cell phone when Harden grabbed her by the wrist and threw her cell phone on the roof to keep her from selling the recording, police in Arizona said.

The woman claimed a member of Harden’s entourage offered her $200 for the phone and that later on Harden gave her $300 to cover the cost of the cell phone, according a report in SI.com.

The woman was treated at an area hospital for a wrist injury, according to reports. Harden, 28, is the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player. Last season Harden led the Houston Rockets to the best record in the NBA before losing to the Golden State Warriors in the Western Conference Finals.

The incident is under investigation by Scottsdale Police.

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