The Houston Rockets are actively attempting to trade guard Kevin Porter Jr. following his felony assault and strangulation charges associated to an alleged assault on his girlfriend, in accordance to sources from The Athletic.
The Rockets are reaching out to a number of groups and providing draft picks as an incentive to take Porter, who’s underneath a four-year, $82.5 million contract with a assured $15.9 million for the 2023-24 season.
In these trade situations, the Rockets goal to use Porter’s wage to purchase a participant at the moment underneath contract who can contribute instantly. The Rockets are exploring varied choices for Porter’s future, sustaining flexibility.
Rockets working to trade Kevin Porter Jr. together with draft compensation in wake of charges of felony assault and strangulation due to alleged assault on girlfriend, per sources.
Details at @TheAthletic: https://t.co/2ddHr7wBjT
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