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The Houston Rockets future is one thing, but in looking at the past, it’s clear Houston made a huge turn to the bottom of the standings last season. After years of contention, the Rockets traded away their biggest star, James Harden. It was clear that Harden did not see a path to a championship in […]

All summer, the Houston Rockets hinted that Kevin Porter Jr. was going to be their starting point guard this season. John Wall not being in the picture only makes this even more of a reality. At a charity event availability, Rafael Stone indicated that the organization views him as a playmaker. This was also when […]

As training camp will soon kick off for the Houston Rockets, head coach Stephen Silas is now formulating major plans for rookie Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr. The Rockets are set to build their team around both Green and Porter, especially as they are currently on the lookout for a team willing to haul […]

It came as a bit of a surprise when veteran guard John Wall and the Houston Rockets agreed to part ways. It’s not that many envisioned a long future for Wall on the Rockets, but the resolution came faster than anyone could have expected. Wall still has two years remaining on his contract and it […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are entering the new season without any immediate expectations of a winning record. The front office has been on a tear lately, getting first and second-round selections to build a massive haul of future draft assets. As always in the NBA, when rebuilding is the agenda of a franchise, the current […]

Most people who tune into the Houston Rockets on NBA League Pass this season will want to see rookie Jalen Green in action. Green has star-level expectations and is going to be a major key in Houston’s rebuild moving forward, so it’s not a surprise that he’s already billed as the main attraction. However, even […]

The Houston Rockets acquiring guard Kevin Porter Jr. from the Cleveland Cavaliers for a second round pick that was unlikely to convert is the textbook definition of a low-risk acquisition. The Cavaliers ran out of patience with Porter Jr. and the Rockets were happy to take on his tantalizing talent for free. Even now, Houston […]

Ever since he stepped foot in the NBA, Houston Rockets swingman Kevin Porter Jr. has done nothing but prove his critics wrong. Now, he’s adding the NBA 2K22 team to his list of doubters. Porter Jr. recently asked Ronnie 2K about his overall rating in NBA 2K22 via Twitter. KPJ laid out his expectations but […]

Yes, the Houston Rockets’ abrupt rebuild likely leads to the team missing the playoffs next season and the following season. With that said, they have a foundation of compelling young players to build through, which is all the Houston hopeful could ask for. Second-year head coach Stephen Silas has four players, in particular, to be […]

The trade rumors continue to swirl as the Portland Trail Blazers keep popping up in discussions. Of all of the teams in the NBA, they seem to be the ones who will most likely make a blockbuster deal. Whether it’s CJ McCollum or Damian Lillard, no one sure, however, all of the interest is on […]

It’s hard to hate a redemption story in the NBA. When it comes to this kind of narrative, you’ve got the likes of Derrick Rose, Dwight Howard, and countless other players who have battled through injuries and negativity to redeem themselves. One man who is in the midst of his own redemption arc is no […]

After dropping 50 points against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, Kevin Porter Jr. of the Houston Rockets is easily one of the hottest names in the NBA right now. Be that as it may, the young guard still has quite a lot to learn, and on Saturday against the Golden State Warriors, Stephen Curry made […]

Kevin Porter Jr had the best game of his life on Thursday night as he led the Houston Rockets to a very impressive 143-136 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks. Porter dropped a career-high 50 points against the Bucks and after the game, KPJ got caught slipping out an NSFW comment about Jrue Holiday. Porter probably […]

A past lefty shooting guard for the Houston Rockets has given his official blessing to the new lefty shooting guard for the Houston Rockets. Yes, James Harden has thoughts about Kevin Porter Jr.’s 50-point game: Lefty DIFFERENT 😤 @KevinPorterJr pic.twitter.com/5fup2et5jQ — James Harden (@JHarden13) April 30, 2021 Porter went to work Thursday night in a […]

Just around 24 hours after he got fined for violating league protocol after making an appearance in a strip club last week, Kevin Porter Jr. showed that no amount of money (or neon lights) can hinder him from exploding inside the basketball court. The young Houston Rockets scorer exploded for a career-high of 50 points […]

Kevin Porter Jr. had himself a night on Thursday and put himself in the history books. At just 20 years and 360 days old, the Houston Rockets star did no other player has done in NBA history. And yes, that includes LeBron James. KPJ balled out against the Milwaukee Bucks and erupted for a career-high […]

Kevin Porter Jr. had the game of his life for the Houston Rockets in their 143-136 upset victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday. The 20-year-old guard lit up inside Toyota Center recording a career-high 50 points on 16-for-26 shooting from the field and a scintillating 9-for-15 outing from past the arc. It wasn’t like […]

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. got slapped with a pretty hefty fine of $50,000 after breaking the NBA’s health and safety protocols during a recent trip to Miami. The following was released by the NBA. pic.twitter.com/179ezdFZJt — NBA Communications (@NBAPR) April 28, 2021 The notice says it “prohibits indoor social gatherings” and a few […]

Leaked bodycam footage taken by police on April 19 has surfaced, showing a severely injured Sterling Brown and Houston Rockets teammate Kevin Porter Jr. arguing with police following an altercation with other patrons at a Miami club. While police muted the video, Brown is clearly visible and profusely bleeding from his head, all while Porter […]

Houston Rockets swingman Sterling Brown recently made headlines after the 26-year-old was assaulted in a club over the past weekend. Reports also state that teammate Kevin Porter Jr. was involved in the incident and is now being placed in the league’s health and safety protocols. Porter will now be sidelined for at least the next […]

More details are emerging as part of an investigation into an assault on Houston Rockets wing Sterling Brown at a strip club in Miami. Brown suffered gruesome facial lacerations and other lacerations “throughout his body” as the result of an altercation at the Booby Trap. But his injuries might have been worse if not for […]

Houston Rockets superstar John Wall is liking what he has been seeing so far from his new teammate Kevin Porter Jr. Since being called up from Rockets’ G League affiliate team the Rio Grande Valley Vipers last month, the 20-year-old has been a revelation and is proving to be a key mid-season acquisition for the […]

As we are now halfway through the 2020-2021 NBA season, we are starting to see lots of young players now prosper in their current roles. With this, the NBA card hobby needs to start keeping an eye out on these four particular prospects that we have listed down below. Given their talent and opportunity, they […]

The NBA fantasy landscape is still feeling the after-effects of Moses Brown parting the red sea to deliver those who picked him up last night to the promised land. With a 10-game slate ahead, there are plenty of opportunities to repent with the help of these five value picks who are waiting to be inserted […]

It’s understandable if you decided to drop Kevin Porter Jr. from your card investment plans at some point this season. Who wouldn’t after he was arrested during the offseason because of a gun charge or his locker room outburst that had him traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers? As a result, a lot of fans soured […]

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. has already experienced an up-and-down start to his NBA career. On Friday night against the Utah Jazz, though, he had himself a moment. Holy Kevin Porter Jr.! 😱pic.twitter.com/MAFfIZdHTp — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) March 13, 2021 Selected 30th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks and immediately flipped […]

Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Houston Rockets have recalled Kevin Porter Jr. from their G League affiliate, the Rio Grande Valley Vipers. He will suit up for the Rockets after the All-Star break.  In the 15 games he played as a member of the Vipers, Porter averaged 24.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, 7.3 assists, and […]

The writing was on the wall for Kevin Porter Jr.’s inevitable exit with the Cleveland Cavaliers following reports of his violent outburst inside the team’s locker room earlier this week. The temperamental 20-year-old guard, who has not played in the 2020-21 season so far, was reportedly livid that the team gave out his old locker […]

The Cleveland Cavs are officially moving on from Kevin Porter Jr. The controversial 2nd-year man will be traded to the Houston Rockets, per reports from The Athletic’s Shams Charania. The Cleveland Cavaliers are finalizing a trade to send Kevin Porter Jr. to the Houston Rockets, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 22, […]

Kevin Porter Jr.’s time in Cleveland may be over after an apparent outburst.  Porter was reportedly upset that the team gave his old locker to Taurean Prince, whom the Cavs acquired in the James Harden four-team trade.  Sources said that Kevin Porter’s outburst began when he entered the locker room and saw that not only […]

After sitting out the entirety of the 2018-19 campaign due to a back injury, Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. is finally make his highly-anticipated debut this coming season. This has been one year in the making, and at this point, the anticipation is definitely high for the 14th overall pick of the 2018 Draft. […]

The NBA Summer League is not the greatest indicator of future success (or lack thereof), but that doesn’t mean fans can’t react to disappointing performances by young players. Here are the five biggest disappointments so far from the 2019 Summer League. 5. Darius Garland and Kevin Porter Jr., Cleveland Cavaliers Cleveland is 1-7 in Summer […]

Kevin Porter Jr. might eventually become the biggest surprise in the 2019 NBA Draft, which is set on Thursday. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, Porter is arguably one of the most intriguing prospects in the draft despite not being mentioned among the options for the top picks on Thursday. In fact, one executive […]

For NBA prospect Kevin Porter Jr., his basketball arsenal is similar to that of Houston Rockets star guard James Harden. Per DraftExpressContent, 19-year-old USC standout shared that he’s always been good at creating space on the offensive end just like Harden. He noted that his favorite go-to move is a step-back or sidestep jumper, which […]

This summer will be one of the most transitory phases in recent years for the Miami Heat. With franchise legend Dwyane Wade retiring, the Heat will officially enter a new era in hoping to recapture some of the championship glory that they experienced during the age of the “Big Three.” But Pat Riley and the […]

With the highly-anticipated NBA Draft just weeks away, the Boston Celtics are one of the teams that hold the most intrigue heading into draft night. Boston are in quite an envious position right now, as they have in their possession three first-round picks: No. 14 (via the Sacramento Kings), No. 20 (via the Los Angeles […]

With the 2019 NBA Draft rapidly approaching, now is as good a time as any to really dive deep into the class. And with guys like Kawhi Leonard and Giannis Antetokounmpo, two players who had a lot of question marks entering the league, currently making their marks in the playoffs, it’s interesting to look at […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have two of the best players in the NBA: Paul George and Russell Westbrook. They have a legitimate All-Star candidate in the middle, with Steven Adams locking down the paint. Yet in the past three seasons, all they have to show for their talent is three straight first-round playoff exits. The […]