MARCH 28, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
KEVIN PORTER JR. #77 - SHOOTING GUARD - LA CLIPPERS
8.2 PPG •
3.1 RPG •
2.9 APG
8.2 PPG
3.1 RPG
2.9 APG
Immanuel Quickley outduels Kevin Porter Jr. as Knicks blast weary Rockets Kevin Porter Jr. bounced back from an off night with 26 points on strong efficiency, but it wasn’t nearly enough on a career night by New Yo...
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Immanuel Quickley scored a career-high 40 points and Julius Randle had 26 as the New York Knicks snapped a three-game losing streak with a 137-115 victory over the Houston RocketsMARCH 28, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rough night Sunday Porter ended Sunday's 108-91 loss to the Cavaliers with six points (3-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt), three rebounds, four assists and one steal over 37 minutes.
Impact Porter was certainly not at his best in the loss, delivering a performance that was both inefficient and unproductive. Despite putting together what has been a career-best season in terms of fantasy value, Porter's real-life impact continues to be a real talking point. It's hard to envisage him as anything more than a role player on a competitive team, meaning his long-term value is far from certain should the Rockets ever figure out how to turn themselves into a winning franchise.
MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Posts another big line Porter contributed 20 points (7-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-7 FT), six rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 29 minutes during Friday's 151-114 loss to the Grizzlies.
Impact Porter was coming off a triple-double Wednesday against Memphis and put up another massive line Friday, but the Rockets were still blown out and gave up 151 points. Porter is trending up with averages of 20.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 2.7 three-pointers over the past six games. The Rockets take on the Cavaliers on March 26 with three games left on their road trip.
MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Posts triple-double in loss Porter supplied 14 points (6-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt), 10 rebounds, 10 assists and one steal across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 130-125 loss to Memphis.
Impact Porter has been a solid fantasy option for managers all season, and put up one of his biggest performances of the year Wednesday. This was his first triple-double of the season, and it couldn't have come at a better time for fantasy owners in the thick of the playoffs. The Rockets sit in last place in the Western conference, but Porter should continue to see a heavy workload to finish the season.
MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Warriors down Rockets 121-108 to snap 11-game road skid
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Another solid outing Porter ended with 25 points (7-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 8-8 FT), five rebounds and four assists over 40 minutes during Sunday's 117-107 loss to the Pelicans.
Impact Porter finished with at least 20 points, four rebounds and four assists for a third straight game. During that stretch, the point guard is averaging 24.0 points, 6.0 rebounds, 5.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 39.3 minutes per game. However, he continues to struggle with turnovers and has committed eight turnovers over that three-game span.
MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ingram, McCollum lead Pelicans past Houston 117-107
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Smith hits late 3-pointer, Rockets beat Pelicans 114-112
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Kevin Porter Jr. (27 points), Rockets handle undermanned Lakers Kevin Porter Jr.
MARCH 16, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Posts efficient 27-point effort Porter finished with 27 points (11-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and one steal across 39 minutes during Wednesday's 114-110 victory over the Lakers.
Impact Porter led all players in scoring in the contest, posting his highest point total since mid-December. He scored 18 points in the first half before sustaining a cut over his left eye, but Porter was able to return for the start of the third quarter. The fourth-year guard was uncharacteristically efficient with his shot, making 11 of 16 attempts after shooting just 32.4 percent over his previous three games. Since returning from a lengthy injury absence March 1, Porter is averaging 15.0 points, 7.1 assists, 6.0 rebounds, 1.7 three-pointers and 1.1 steals over seven contests.
MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Porter scores 27 points, Rockets beat short-handed Lakers
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Records double-double in win Porter supplied 14 points (5-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds, 13 assists and three steals in 38 minutes during Monday's 111-109 victory over Boston.
Impact Porter logged 13 assists for the second time in his last four outings. His inefficient scoring continues, but he has done an excellent job of making up for it in several other categories. Since returning March 1 from a foot injury that took place back in January, the young guard's scoring average has slipped a bit (13.0), but he's also been averaging 7.3 assists, 5.5 rebounds and 1.2 steals in that span.
MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to play Porter (thigh) is available and will start Saturday against the Bulls, Coty M. Davis of SI.com reports.
Impact Porter is coming off a one-game absence against the Pacers. With Porter getting the green light to return, Daishen Nix returns to the bench and will lose most of his fantasy value.
MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Porter Jr. working to make up for lost time with Rockets “Injuries are a part of the game, and you just kind of have to react and put in work after it happens,” Kevin Porter Jr. says of his potenti...
MARCH 11, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Likely to play against Chicago Porter (thigh) is probable for Saturday's game versus the Bulls.
Impact Porter is expected to return to the lineup Saturday after missing the previous game with a left thigh contusion. The 22-year-old guard will likely replace Daishen Nix in the starting five.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rockets take on the Bulls in non-conference play
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Officially ruled out Porter (thigh) won't play in Thursday's game versus Indiana.
Impact Porter has been downgraded from doubtful to out Thursday with a left thigh contusion. Daishen Nix and Josh Christopher are candidates to see extended minutes in his absence. Porter's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Chicago.
MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to play Thursday Head coach Stephen Silas said Porter is doubtful for Thursday's matchup against the Pacers due to a thigh contusion, Coty M. Davis of SI.com reports.
Impact Porter has appeared in four straight games since a month-and-a-half-long absence due to a foot injury, but he's expected to be sidelined again due to a thigh contusion. He presumably picked up the injury during Tuesday's loss to Brooklyn, during which he finished with eight points (2-11 FG), eight rebounds and seven assists in 29 minutes. In Porter's likely absence, Daishen Nix should see increased run, but Houston could also elevate TyTy Washington from the G League.
MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dazzles as playmaker Sunday Porter finished with 19 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, 13 assists and one steal across 32 minutes during Sunday's 142-110 victory over San Antonio.
Impact Porter was efficient from the field and extremely active as a playmaker, posting his best assist total of the campaign here. This was his seventh double-double of the season and just his fourth game with double-digit assists, but it's also proof of his potential and a sign of what he can do when he's orchestrating the offense and playing at his best. This was also his first double-double of the year, but most importantly, he seems to be fully recovered from the foot injury that sidelined him for 20 games.
MARCH 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mixed results in return Porter (foot) posted 11 points (3-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and two assists across 26 minutes during Wednesday's 113-99 loss to the Grizzlies.
Impact Porter was back in the starting lineup Wednesday following a 20-game absence due to a foot injury. He was reportedly going to operate under a strict minutes restriction, but he ended up garnering a relatively normal role. However, he wasn't overly efficient, as he needed 11 shots to score 11 points and had two turnovers to just two assists. Some rust is to be expected for Porter, but the fact he wasn't severely limited is a positive sign for him moving forward.
MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting in return Porter is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus Memphis, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports.
Impact Porter will replace Daishen Nix in the starting lineup Wednesday. The 22-year-old Porter will play in his first game since Jan. 11 but will be on a minutes restriction.
MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Wednesdsay Porter (foot) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies, Jackson Gatlin of the Locked On Podcast Network reports. However, he will have a fairly severe minutes restric...
Impact While Porter was initially termed questionable, head coach Stephen Silas was "confident" he would be back in action Wednesday, and that will be the case. He has started all 40 appearances this season, but it's unclear if the 22-year-old will do so in his first game back since Jan. 11. Either way, Porter's return to the fold will likely siphon minutes away from TyTy Washington gradually, though Porter isn't expected to play much Wednesday.
MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Officially questionable Wednesday Porter (foot) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Memphis.
Impact Coach Stephen Silas said Tuesday that the Rockets are "confident" Porter will be able to return Wednesday, but the point guard will still carry a questionable designation ahead of the matchup against the Grizzlies. The 22-year-old will likely face a minutes restriction if he's available since he's missed the last 20 games, but TyTy Washington and Daishen Nix will likely see reduced roles once Porter is officially cleared to return.
MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
