Los Angeles Clippers point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (ankle) will sit out Sunday's tilt against Denver. He hurt his left ankle in Friday's 93-92 loss to Minnesota. Porter Jr. scored a season-high 17 points and had three steals in Friday's contest. He's carved out a decent role on the Clippers squad, averaging 8.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 18.7 minutes. Norman Powell's (hamstring) return will help the Clippers cope with the loss of Porter Jr.'s scoring ability on Sunday, while Bones Hyland might join the rotation.
According to Law Murray of The Athletic, the NBA will resume the investigation of Los Angeles Clippers guard Kevin Porter Jr. The 24-year-old, who recently agreed to a two-year deal with the Clippers, was arrested in September 2023 for an altercation with his ex-girlfriend and missed the 2023-24 campaign. However, he reached a plea agreement, allowing him a chance to return to the NBA. With that said, Porter has plenty of talent, averaging 15.3 points, 5.0 assists, 4.3 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 196 games with the Cavaliers and Rockets. If he avoids a lengthy suspension and remains on the court in 2024-25, he'll have a chance to produce for the Clippers, a team that lost Paul George in free agency.
Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was recently arrested for reportedly assaulting his girlfriend. The 23-year-old is expected to have legal consequences and the NBA is likely to punish Porter after the legal investigation is over. In wake of this, the Rockets are attempting to trade Porter and draft compensation in exchange for an immediate impact player. It's tough to imagine any organization trading for Porter after this incident. The Rockets are trying to get something with Porter's career in jeopardy, but it's unlikely that any team bites on this.
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski believes Houston Rockets guard/forward Kevin Porter Jr.'s future is "very much in peril" following Monday's arrest. While Houston cannot suspend or release him while the NBA conducts an investigation, the 23-year-old is certainly in a precarious position. Commissioner Adam Silver could elect to put Porter on administrative leave during this time, as the assault allegations against him don't sound good at all. KPJ's checkered past also includes "personal conduct issues" from his USC days and a locker room outburst during his Cleveland Cavaliers career. Fantasy managers drafting at this stage might want to consider steering clear of the mercurial combo guard with anything besides a late-round pick despite nearly recording top-50 roto value a year ago.
Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested on Monday in New York City for charges of assault and strangulation. According to the report, Porter assaulted his girlfriend in a hotel room after the two of them were in an argument. Porter is currently being held at the New York City Police Department. The assumption is that Porter will have to deal with legal ramifications from this incident. Also, the NBA might decide to discipline Porter as well. This is a messy situation that probably won't be resolved right away.
Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. has been arrested in New York City on charges of assault and strangulation. He has been charged for assaulting his girlfriend at a hotel on Monday. Porter is currently being held at the New York City Police Department. The expectation is that there is going to be legal ramifications to this. Also, the NBA is likely to discipline Porter following Monday's incident. There should be more information on this story later.
Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. notched a well-rounded game to help take down the Los Angeles Lakers by four points on Wednesday night. The 22-year-old finished the game with 27 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and one steal while shooting 11-for-16 from the floor and 2-for-5 from deep. The Rockets missed him dearly during his almost two-month absence. Since he's been back, the team has a record of 4-3, compared to the 3-17 mark when he was out, and he's been averaging 15.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 7.1 assists, and 1.1 steals per game.
Houston Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh) won't play Thursday against Indiana. A bruised thigh kept him out of Wednesday's practice and Porter Jr. sadly has to sit out Thursday's contest just a week after returning from a 20-game absence. Jalen Green and Alperen Sengun get a usage bump with Porter Jr. sidelines, while TyTy Washington Jr., Josh Christopher and Daishen Nix have a chance to play a bigger part in the rotation.
Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (foot) will remain out Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets. Porter continues to sit with a foot contusion, but is reportedly nearing a return. His return will not come Tuesday, unfortunately, and will remain on the sidelines. TyTy Washington Jr. and Daishen Nix should continue to see extra minutes without Porter.
Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (foot) is listed as questionable to play Tuesday against the Denver Nuggets. Porter has been sidelined for about a month and a half due to a foot contusion, but is reportedly nearing a return. If Porter is able to return, he will likely see some restrictions given the length of his absence. Daishen Nix and TyTy Washington will likely see reduced minutes once Porter returns.
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