Kevin Porter Jr. Recalled from G-League
Kevin Porter Jr. has been recalled from the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the Houston Rockets G-League affiliate, and is set to make his season debut for the Houston Rockets.
Porter Jr. has yet to play this season after being traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers. In his rookie season with the Cavaliers, Porter Jr. played 50 games, averaging 23 minutes, scoring 10 points, three rebounds and two assists per game. Starting in all 15 games for the Vipers this season, he has averaged 36 minutes, scoring 24 points, six rebounds and seven assists per game. Porter Jr. also leads the team in usage, with a 29.9% usage rate.
The Rockets return from the All-Star break Thursday and will travel to Sacramento to face the Kings. They are +25000 to win the NBA Championship on FanDuel Sportsbook.