KEVIN PORTER JR. NEWS

Hands out season-high seven dimes Porter recorded six points (3-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt), eight rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 19 minutes during Monday's 113-104 win over the Spurs.

Impact Porter has been a fairly small part of the Clippers' rotation, playing 16.4 minutes per game. He has a tendency to run hot or cold. Monday was a mix of both, as he went 3-for-10 from the field but handed out a season-high seven assists. Chances are, he'll only make waves in fantasy when a backcourt mate is sidelined.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Leads bench in scoring Thursday Porter accumulated 14 points (6-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block in 17 minutes during Thursday's 125-119 loss to the Suns.

Impact Porter scored a bench-high 14 points while leading the entire squad in usage percentage Thursday. The 24-year-old has scored in double figures in each of his last two games, and he has played double-digit minutes in all five regular-season outings. Porter has averaged 7.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals across 15.4 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

James Harden talks about guiding young talent Kevin Porter Jr. "The Beard" is on KPJ to always keep the pressure on the defense.

NOVEMBER 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ready for season opener Porter will play in the Clippers' season opener against the Suns Wednesday night, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact While Porter's NBA career has endured a lot of uncertainty heading into this season, it appears he will be ready to make his return versus Phoenix after playing overseas. He looks to be the primary backup to James Harden as the team's facilitator for the year.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Not with team Thursday Porter (teeth) is not with the Clippers for Thursday's preseason game against the Kings and won't be available, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's unclear if the dental issue is serious, but Porter has been playing in the preseason, so perhaps this is just a minor procedure. The coming days will be decisive to determining whether Porter will be available for the regular-season opener against the Suns on Oct. 23.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Porter Jr. shines in the Intuit Dome opener against the Mavericks Kevin Porter Jr.

OCTOBER 15 • KANSASCITY.COM

Drops team-high 18 points Porter amassed 18 points (8-15 FG, 1-3 3PT, 1-1 FT), six assists, five rebounds and three steals in 19 minutes during Monday's preseason victory over the Mavericks.

Impact Porter put together an impressive performance, leading the Clippers with 18 points despite coming off the bench. While James Harden has the starting point guard spot locked down, both Porter and Kris Dunn will be competing for backup minutes. Of the two, Porter clearly has the offensive upside, making him an intriguing target towards the back end of drafts.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers' Kevin Porter grateful for what could be his last chance The former USC swingman, whose domestic violence charges last year were the latest in a string of controversies, signed a two-year deal with...

OCTOBER 4 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Kevin Porter Jr. expresses his gratitude for returning to the NBA KPJ hopes to make the most of his second chance in the NBA.

OCTOBER 3 • SACBEE.COM

Will participate in team activities Porter will be permitted to participate in team activities as the NBA continues its investigation regarding his arrest last September, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Porter was arrested on an assault charge due to a domestic incident that occurred in September of 2023. While Porter has signed a two-year deal with the Clippers, it is unclear if he will face any discipline from the league during the 2024-25 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

T-Lue's new mentoring project LA coach Ty Lue believes Kevin Porter Jr.

SEPTEMBER 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Clippers bring back Nicolas Batum and sign Derrick Jones Jr. and Kevin Porter Jr.

Nicolas Batum is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers, with the team signing the veteran forward along with forward Derrick Jones Jr. and guard Kevin Porter Jr. Batum played in 60...

JULY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to return to NBA Porter and the Clippers have agreed to terms on a two-year deal that includes a player option, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Porter didn't play in the NBA last year after being arrested on an assault charge on a domestic incident that occurred in September. He played overseas in Greece in April and May and will return to the NBA on a multi-year deal with the Clippers. It's unclear whether Porter will face discipline from the league during the 2024-25 season. Over 59 regular-season appearances with the Rockets during the 2022-23 campaign, Porter averaged 19.2 points, 5.7 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 34.3 minutes per game.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to Greece Porter has agreed to a deal with Greek club PAOK for the remainder of the 2023-24 season, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Porter has not played during the 2023-24 campaign due to legal issues, but he will make his return to the court with the PAOK basketball club. The 23-year-old was traded and waived earlier this season, and recently reached a plea deal in New York City court for which he will complete a 26-week counseling program to effectively clear his criminal record. Although he seems to be trending in the right direction legally and has reached a deal to play overseas, his off-court issues will make it difficult for him to make a return to the NBA.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches plea deal for charges Porter's lawyers announced Tuesday that the 23-year-old has reached a plea agreement of third-degree reckless assault and second-degree harassment in the domestic case involving hi...

Impact According to Porter's lawyers, he'll now have to complete a 26-week counseling program within the next year before he's then able to withdraw the plea. Just over a month after Porter was arrested, the Rockets traded him to the Thunder, who subsequently waived him. While the plea agreement represents a positive development for Porter from a legal standpoint, his history of troubling off-court behavior means that he's unlikely to be signed at any point in the near future.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets reportedly trade Kevin Porter Jr. to Thunder

The Houston Rockets have reportedly traded Kevin Porter Jr., who's facing assault charges, to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Traded to OKC, waived immediately Porter (personal), along with two second-round picks, was traded to Oklahoma City on Tuesday in exchange for Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Victor Oladipo, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN r...

Impact The deal allows for Porter to be expunged from Houston's salary sheet, while Oklahoma City clears roster spots in the transaction. The Thunder also pick up a pair of second-round picks to add to their war chest of future draft capital. In September, Porter was arrested on assault charges -- the latest in a series of off-the-court issues for the 2019 first-round pick. In light of the arrest, the Rockets made it clear that Porter would not be a part of the team moving forward. After being waived by the Thunder, Porter will now become a free agent, but given his reputation and legal issues, he's unlikely to be picked up anytime soon.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Traded to OKC, waived immediately Porter, along with two second-round picks, was traded to Oklahoma City on Tuesday in exchange for Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Victor Oladipo, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Por...

Impact The deal allows for Porter to be expunged from Houston's salary sheet, while Oklahoma City clears roster spots in the transaction. The Thunder also pick up a pair of second-round picks to add to their war chest of future draft capital. In September, Porter was arrested on assault charges -- the latest in a series of off-the-court issues for the 2019 first-round pick. In light of the arrest, the Rockets made it clear that Porter would not be a part of the team moving forward. After being waived by OKC, Porter will now become a free agent, but given his reputation and legal issues he's unlikely to be picked up anytime soon.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rockets GM says Kevin Porter Jr. no longer part of team after arrest Houston general manager Rafael Stone describes the allegations against Porter Jr. as 'deeply troubling.'

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • NBA.COM

Kevin Porter Jr. Will No Longer Be Part of Rockets Following Assault Charges At Houston’s media day Monday, GM Rafael Stone said the franchise has informed Porter’s representatives that he will no longer be involved w...

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Rockets tell Kevin Porter Jr. to stay away after arrest The Houston Rockets have told Kevin Porter Jr.’s representatives that the swingman is no longer part of the team.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ex-USC star Kevin Porter Jr.'s issues predate alleged assault that fractured girlfriend's vertebra Kevin Porter Jr.'s immense talent for so long obscured his issues away from the basketball court. His latest incident likely will damage his...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Being shopped by Rockets The Rockets are looking to trade Porter (personal) after he was arrested and charged with assault earlier this week, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Porter facing potential legal punishment alongside league discipline following his arrest, the Rockets are attempting to move on from the 22-year-old. Considering Porter has experienced multiple off-the-court issues during the last five years, teams could feel uneasy about acquiring him, making him a possible cut candidate if the Rockets can't find any takers.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Prosecutors say Rockets' Kevin Porter Jr. fractured girlfriend's neck vertebra in attack Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. pleaded not guilty to assault and strangulation in what prosecutor calls "a serious domestic violence...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Kevin Porter Jr.: Houston Rockets star charged with assault Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr.’s alleged attack on his girlfriend in a New York hotel room left the woman with a fractured neck vert...

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • BALTIMORESUN.COM