3 years agoHouston Rockets guard/forward
Kevin Porter Jr. is hoping to sign an extension. Both sides are currently in the preliminary stage of discussions. However, considering Porter has had issues surrounding his conduct dating back to his collegiate days at USC, some within the organization aren't interested in keeping him. Unquestionably, the 22-year-old has more than enough talent to justify a new deal. He's averaged 13.7 points, 4.7 assists, 3.9 boards, and 1.0 steals since entering the league in 2019. He can also play multiple positions, which is never bad for fantasy managers. Yet, Porter's shooting numbers aren't the best, and he's seemingly always one wrong move away from being suspended.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Zach Lowe
3 years agoHouston Rockets guard/forward
Kevin Porter Jr. is expected to enter contract discussions with the team. The 22-year-old can agree to a rookie-scale extension as soon as July 1. But if an agreement isn't reached, he will likely be headed for restricted free agency by the summer of 2023. After starting his career in Cleveland, Porter has played his last two seasons in Houston. He averaged 15.6 points, 6.2 assists, 4.4 boards, and 1.1 steals while shooting 37.5% from deep in 2021-22 throughout 61 games, so without a doubt, he's a proven fantasy producer. His versatility also gives him multi-positional eligibility in most formats. However, he's had conduct issues since entering the league back in 2019, so he may continue to be a nuisance for any organization moving ahead, which could cost him a few games here or there due to suspension.
--Dennis Clausen - RotoBallerSource: Kelly Iko
3 years agoHouston Rockets point guard
Kevin Porter Jr. continued his offensive flurry to close 2021-22 with a 35-point performance in Friday's loss to the Raptors. In addition to the scoring, Porter added 10 rebounds, marking the first time in his career he has earned a double-double via points and boards. He also added four assists, four made threes, and two steals to tie knot on a stellar outing, which has become a habit for the 21-year-old over the past two weeks. Over his last six games, Porter has averaged 29.2 points, 7.7 assists, and 7.2 rebounds, all while knocking down 4.2 triples per outing. Alongside
Jalen Green, Porter figures to remain an integral part of Houston's backcourt scoring tandem for years to come, with his late-season spurt boosting his stock in redraft formats for next year.
--Jesse BorekSource: ESPN
3 years agoHouston Rockets point guard
Kevin Porter Jr. enjoyed a two-game set with Sacramento, both of which saw him collect double-doubles in huge nights of production. Porter went for 27 points and 11 assists during Friday's loss, while tying his career high with four steals. Porter attempted a season-high 24 shots, knocking down 11, four of which came from behind the arc. The 21-year-old averaged 16.5 points across 16 March contests, his highest monthly average this season. The final four games of the Rockets' 2021-22 campaign figure to feature Porter prominently, beginning Sunday vs. Minnesota.
--Jesse BorekSource: ESPN
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