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Kevin Porter Jr., the much-maligned guard who was recently at the center of controversy for allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Kysre Gondrezick, was recently traded from the Houston Rockets to the Oklahoma City Thunder and then was promptly waived. This does not bode well at all for Porter’s chances of returning to an NBA court anytime […]

After being arrested in September for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, Kysre Gondrezick, in New York City, the Houston Rockets have agreed to trade Kevin Porter Jr. and two future second-round picks to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for veteran guard Victor Oladipo and Jeremiah Robinson-Earl, first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. 🚨 BREAKING: The […]

Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested in September for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, Kysre Gondrezick, in New York City. Prosecutors claimed that Porter, who was charged with felony assault and strangulation, had forcefully squeezed her neck with his hands, causing her difficulty breathing and resulting in her sustaining a fractured neck vertebra. Not long after, Gondrezick’s […]

Kevin Porter Jr.’s status with the Houston Rockets has been in question ever since he was arrested for allegations of domestic assault. On Monday at Rockets Media Day, general manager Rafael Stone gave an update on Porter’s status, claiming that the former first-round pick would not be back with the team. “The allegations are deeply […]

The Houston Rockets’ offseason indicated that they were done with losing and were ready to get competitive this 2023-24 season. The Rockets made several huge moves this summer. They gave Fred VanVleet a massive three-year, $130 million deal, then signed Dillon Brooks 24 hours later to a three-year $86 million contract. Houston also brought in […]

The Houston Rockets are currently looking to navigate the controversy surrounding guard Kevin Porter Jr. Porter Jr. was recently arrested on assault charges in New York City, and now former Rockets guard Austin Rivers is speaking out about some things he heard about Porter when he was a member of the organization. Rivers recently stopped […]

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. currently finds himself in hot water with enforcers of the law, battling charges of second-degree felony assault, second-degree strangulation and third-degree assault after he allegedly struck his partner, former WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick, which led to his arrest back on September 11. More details have come to light regarding […]

New details have emerged on the injuries sustained by former WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick during an alleged domestic assault committed by Kevin Porter Jr.  The Houston Rockets guard– charged with second-degree assault, second-degree strangulation and third-degree assault–was arrested on September 11th in New York City due to accusations of repeatedly striking and choking Gondrezick at […]

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested Monday for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend and WNBA free agent Kysre Gondrezick at the Millennium Hilton hotel in New York. Porter Jr. allegedly punched Gondrezick multiple times and put his hands around her neck to strangle her.  The alleged abuse continued up until Gondrezick ran out into […]

The Houston Rockets find themselves in a very bad situation with 2019 first-round pick Kevin Porter Jr. right ahead of the start of training camp. Earlier this week, Porter was arrested in New York City after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. Since being taken into custody, more details from the incident have come to light, as Porter […]

The Houston Rockets have yet to reap the benefits of their decision to bottom out in the aftermath of the trade that sent James Harden out of town back in 2021. Since then, the Rockets have struggled, with their young pieces having their fair share of troubles in figuring out how to be efficient, two-way […]

Two days after Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested for allegedly punching and strangling his girlfriend, the Houston Rockets have called teams to gauge the trade market for the embattled guard. “The Houston Rockets are working to trade guard Kevin Porter Jr. in the wake of his charges of felony assault and strangulation due to an […]

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested in New York City early Monday morning after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. According to multiple reports, Porter left the women with a fractured neck vertebra and a cut above her right eye at the Millennium Hilton near the United Nations in Manhattan. The 23-year-old guard has since […]

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr.’s future in the NBA is in jeopardy following the assault allegations against him. Porter was arrested on Monday in New York City after her alleged assault of girlfriend Kysre Gondrezick, a WNBA free agent, was reported. According to recent information, Porter was upset after Gondrezick locked the door to […]

Disturbing new details have emerged from the alleged attack by Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. on his girlfriend and former WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick at Porter’s arraignment in Manhattan. Prosecutors at Kevin Porter Jr.’s arraignment on Tuesday said that Gondrezick suffered a fractured neck vertebra and a cut above her right eye, via ESPN. […]

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. made waves on Monday morning when news of his arrest in New York City came out after he allegedly assaulted his girlfriend, WNBA free agent guard Kysre Gondrezick. Porter reportedly beat up Gondrezick, leaving her with a laceration on her face and pain around her neck. The Rockets guard […]

Both the Houston Rockets and the NBA have released a statement on the status of Kevin Porter Jr, after their young point guard was arrested for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend. With the story still relatively fresh, having only broken earlier on Monday, neither organization yet has a whole lot to say about the situation. “We […]

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested early Monday morning in New York City after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, first reported by ABC News. His girlfriend, Kysre Gondrezick, is a current WNBA free agent who previously played for the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky. As ABC News states, Porter is currently in custody at […]

The San Antonio Spurs recently made a monumental decision in the 2023 NBA Draft, selecting Victor Wembanyama as the No. 1 overall pick. Hailing from France, this 19-year-old center is poised to become a game-changer. He has even drawn comparisons to legendary talents like LeBron James. Standing tall at 7’4, and with an impressive 8-foot […]

With the Los Angeles Clippers rumored to have interest in trading Paul George, the Houston Rockets have become named as a potential destination for the star forward. Armed with the No. 4 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and at the forefront of offseason rumors surrounding myriad marquee players, this is totally unsurprising. Yet, there […]

The Golden State Warriors won their fourth NBA Championship in the iteration of their Big 3 and head coach Steve Kerr. The 2022 crown was far different from the previous ones as the journey was more tumultuous, and there were more young guns that were included on their roster. Jordan Poole is a fantastic piece, […]

The Houston Rockets may be about to change course, taking control of their destiny by refusing to wait for chance and going after players that will elevate them into playoff contention. Rumblings about whether or not the Rockets and James Harden are looking for a reunion have been met with rumors that Houston has another […]

Playing the Los Angeles Lakers has lost its luster over the past few seasons, but Houston Rockets forward Kevin Porter Jr. still gets hyped about seeing the historic franchise on their schedule. The Lakers come to Houston for a game against the Rockets Sunday evening. Los Angeles comes into the contest eighth in the Western […]

The Houston Rockets have been one of the worst teams in the NBA this season and are firmly in the mix for the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes. Even though they’ve been horrible, they can be exciting to watch with young sensation Jalen Green leading the way. They’ve also drawn headlines recently for the rumored mutual interest […]

The Houston Rockets are not going to make the NBA Playoffs this season. They’re currently dead last in the entire league with a horrendous 13-45 win-loss record. This is what we call playing the long game, which means they’re not playing for this season. The Rockets are playing for contention two to three seasons from […]

John Wall recently made some eye-opening revelations about what has been a very colorful career in the NBA. He threw some major shade on the Houston Rockets for their decision to tank during his tenure with the squad. So much so, that it even prompted a clap back from ex-teammate Justin Patton after being thrown […]

In a rather painful blow for the Houston Rockets, Kevin Porter Jr. was forced to leave Wednesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings early due to injury. Porter played only in the first quarter and didn’t return, with the Rockets eventually ruling him out for the rest of the game because of a left foot contusion. […]

Despite the “tanking” status for 2022, the Houston Rockets have some drama on their plate in the last few weeks. Many fans were starting to be concerned that their young players weren’t developing the right way. Now, it seems like a former Rocket has confirmed what many have already observed: Jalen Green and Kevin Porter […]

The Houston Rockets haven’t been a very good team to start the 2022-23 season, despite being led by the solid backcourt duo of Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. The Rockets entered their contest against the Atlanta Hawks on Friday night with the worst record in the league at 3-14, which is why their eventual […]

The Splash Brothers were in vintage form Sunday against the Houston Rockets to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 127-120 road win. Klay Thompson exploded for 41 points with 10 3-pointers on 14 attempts, while Stephen Curry went off for 33 points on 11-for-20 shooting from the field, including seven threes on 14 attempts […]

The Houston Rockets locked down Kevin Porter Jr to a four-year, $82.5 million extension on Monday, but only the first year is fully guaranteed as they hope to give the guard incentive to stay focused on basketball. Of course, KPJ has dealt with numerous off-court issues in the past, most notably during his time in […]

The Houston Rockets are putting on the finishing touches in their preparations for the 2022-23 season. One of those last touches involved signing Kevin Porter Jr. to a new four-year, $82.5 million deal earlier today. This is a big new deal for Porter, but it will surprisingly see just the first year of the deal […]

The Houston Rockets have a difficult decision to make regarding the future of guard Kevin Porter Jr. Porter will be a restricted free agent after the 2022-23 season and the Rockets seem keen on retaining him. For the right price that is. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, any contract extension for Porter Jr. would […]

Kevin Porter Jr. deserves a contract extension, and the Houston Rockets seem to finally buy in. Kevin Porter Jr. and the Rockets have mutual interest in a contract extension before the start of the 2022-23 season, sources tell @ShamsCharania. More intel from around the NBA: https://t.co/oFasho6UN3 pic.twitter.com/JWZcMcj7T7 — The Athletic NBA (@TheAthleticNBA) July 25, 2022 Keep […]

Kevin Porter Jr has been a difficult player to evaluate during his time in the NBA. He possesses impressive talent and intriguing potential but also gets in his own way at times. The 22-year-old is now eligible for an extension and will be entering the final year of his rookie contract. The Houston Rockets have […]

The Houston Rockets are not taking off anytime soon. They will take time to rebuild, especially in this post-James-Harden era. And that time won’t go by fast. It will be a slow and slogging rebuild. Right now the blueprint in Houston is to acquire young players, shed hefty veteran contacts as much as possible, and […]

Even before entering the NBA, the people knew that Houston Rockets rookie Jalen Green could soar. His high school mixtapes were legendary. Look them up. So it’s not totally surprising when Green made several gravity-defying plays for the Rockets, including some in-your-face slams against taller defenders. In fact, the 20-year-old pogo stick tallied 69 dunks […]

Looking for beautiful basketball with such purity that would make you love the game even more? This ain’t it. Even the Brooklyn Nets and the Houston Rockets would agree. The two teams faced off at Barclays Center on Tuesday night and in the dying moments of the second quarter, it looked like they were just […]

Just in case you’re still not aware, Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. is good. On Wednesday night, KPJ made the highlight of the game against the visiting Phoenix Suns. Late in the third quarter,  he forced a turnover on Suns star Devin Booker and raced to their court. With the wide-open lane, Porter could’ve […]