MARCH 12 • NBA.COM
OTTO PORTER JR.
2.6 PPG •
1.9 RPG •
0.5 APG
2.6 PPG
1.9 RPG
0.5 APG
Otto Porter Jr. announces retirement after 11 NBA seasons | NBA.com Otto Porter Jr. averaged 10.3 points in 527 games with Washington, Chicago, Orlando, Golden State and Toronto.
Hangs up the kicks Porter announced his retirement from the NBA on Monday. He was waived by Utah on Monday morning.
Impact Porter being waived a week after the buyout eligibility deadline for the postseason was a peculiar occurrence, but it makes more sense in the context of Porter not seeking another opportunity. Porter's career has spanned 11 seasons and five teams, yielding averages of 10.3 points and 4.9 rebounds in 527 regular-season games. The 30-year-old was an NBA champion with Golden State in 2022, but a myriad of lower body injuries have plagued him since. Porter said Monday that "my body is not allowing me to play at the level that I expect of myself, and I have therefore decided to retire." He compiled 174 minutes across 15 appearances for Toronto this season prior to being traded to Utah in February.
MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE
Report: Jazz waive F Otto Porter Jr. The Utah Jazz waived forward Otto Porter Jr., The Athletic reported Monday, just over a month after he was acquired from the Toronto Raptors...
MARCH 11 • SUNHERALD.COM
Waived by Jazz The Jazz waived Porter on Monday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Impact The writing has been on the wall for a while, as Porter has been away from the team and never made an appearance. Due to the timing of this transaction, Porter will not be eligible for the postseason if he's picked up by a contender. He was previously with Toronto, making 15 appearances with averages of 2.6 points and 1.9 rebounds.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out for Wednesday Porter (not with team) is out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Impact Porter has yet to make an appearance for the Jazz and it's pretty clear that he's not in their plans at the moment.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Still out Porter (not with team) is out for Monday's game against the Wizards.
Impact Porter has yet to debut for Utah and remains away from the team. The contract buyout deadline has come and gone without any developments, so Porter will be ineligible for the postseason if he ends up getting waived and signing elsewhere.
MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE
Another absence coming Porter (not with team) is out for Saturday's game versus the Heat.
Impact Porter has yet to make his Utah debut while being away from the team. Porter has until the end of the day Friday to reach a contract buyout with the Jazz, or else he will have no playoff eligibility for his new team.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Celtics Mailbag: Otto Porter Jr. buyout, 15th roster spot The Celtics will be watching several players closely ahead of a key buyout deadline on March 1st.
MARCH 1 • MASSLIVE.COM
Remains out Porter (not with team) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Magic.
Impact Porter hasn't played since Dec. 30, so his absence won't impact Utah's rotation. There is no timetable for his return.
FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Tuesday Porter (not with team) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Atlanta.
Impact Porter was traded from the Raptors to the Jazz on Feb. 8 but hasn't yet made his team debut. It's possible that he seeks out a buyout agreement with Utah.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out once again Porter (not injury related) won't play Sunday against the Spurs.
Impact Porter has yet to make his Utah debut since being acquired from the Raptors on Feb. 8, and all signs point to him being closer to agreeing a buyout rather than playing for Utah. His next chance to play will come against the Hawks on Tuesday.
FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Thursday Porter is out for Thursday's game versus the Hornets due to being away from the team, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Porter has yet to make his Utah debut, so his absence won't affect the team's rotation. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with San Antonio.
FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Jazz allow Porter to head home, evaluate options Utah acquired the veteran forward via trade earlier this month, and sources say the 30-year-old is fully healthy.
FEBRUARY 21 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Outside of Wednesday's rotation Jazz head coach Will Hardy said Porter isn't in his rotation plans for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Porter had been sidelined since Dec. 30 with foot and knee injuries, but he cleared the injury report for Wednesday's tilt. However, as Larsen reports, Porter will have to go through a reconditioning process and get acclimated with his new team before breaking the rotation.
FEBRUARY 15 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Wednesday Porter (foot) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Lakers.
Impact Porter hasn't played since Dec. 30 due to knee and foot injuries but is seemingly available Wednesday. The veteran forward will have an opportunity to make his Utah debut against the Lakers.
FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Monday Porter (foot) won't play Monday against Golden State.
Impact Porter will miss another contest due to injury, this time while dealing with a left foot injury. His next opportunity to return will arrive Wednesday against the Lakers, though he's not expected to see much playing time if any once cleared.
FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Iffy for Monday Porter is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Warriors due to left foot soreness.
Impact Porter has not appeared in a game since Dec. 30 due to a knee sprain, but he now finds himself on the injury report with a left foot issue. Porter was traded to the Jazz on Thursday, and he doesn't figure to assume a significant role with the team even if he can shed his injury tag.
FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE
Headed to Utah Porter was traded from the Raptors to the Jazz along with Kira Lewis and a 2024 first-round pick Thursday in exchange for Kelly Olynyk and Ochai Agbaji, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN...
Impact Porter began the 2023-24 season on the fringes of Toronto's rotation and hasn't played any minutes since the start of the calendar year. While he missed several weeks in early January due to a knee injury, he was unable to generate a role for the team upon his return, even after the Raptors traded Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby. While the Jazz traded several solid pieces as part of Thursday's trade, it seems unlikely that Porter will garner considerable playing time in Utah.
FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE
Western Conference Team Connected to Raptors' Otto Porter Jr. The Phoenix Suns have been connected to Toronto Raptors forward Otto Porter Jr. as a potential trade target ahead of the trade deadline
FEBRUARY 8 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Ex-NBA champion wing linked to Celtics in trade rumors (report) Otto Porter Jr.'s contract does fit the Grant Williams traded player exception as a potential option.
FEBRUARY 7 • MASSLIVE.COM
Cleared for action Porter (knee) is available Saturday against the Knicks.
Impact Porter has been sidelined since Dec. 30 due to a right knee sprain. The veteran has logged just 174 total minutes of action across 15 appearances for the Raptors this season, but he'll return to a revamped squad with Pascal Siakam and Precious Achiuwa having been traded to Indiana and New York, respectively.
JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Raptors Share Positive Update on Otto Porter Jr. The Toronto Raptors will have Otto Porter Jr. back healthy Saturday night against the New York Knicks
JANUARY 20 • KANSASCITY.COM
Raptors Share Positive Update on Otto Porter Jr. The Toronto Raptors will have Otto Porter Jr. back healthy Saturday night against the New York Knicks
JANUARY 20 • SUNHERALD.COM
Now expected to play Saturday Porter (knee) has been upgraded to probable for Saturday's game versus the Knicks.
Impact Porter has been upgraded from doubtful all the way to probable Saturday after missing the previous 10 games with a right knee sprain. Porter will likely compete for bench minutes in Toronto's forward rotation if he's further upgraded to available.
JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Upgraded to questionable Porter (knee) has been upgraded to questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Knicks.
Impact Porter was listed as doubtful Friday, so he seems to be trending in the right direction, although it wouldn't be shocking if Saturday's matchup against New York comes too soon for his return. Even when he does become available, he's expected to play a secondary role off the bench, so he shouldn't be targeted in most fantasy formats once he's back to full health.
JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE
