Rockets head coach Stephen Silas said Friday that he’s quite excited by Houston’s latest trade for talented-but-troubled prospect Kevin Porter Jr., a first-round pick in the 2019 NBA draft from Cleveland.
However, due to some well-publicized personal issues in recent months, the 6-foot-4 guard hasn’t practiced or played with the Cavaliers in the 2020-21 season.
As such, even though he’s now officially a member of the Rockets, it will likely take some time before he’s ready for NBA games.
Whenever he joins the team, the 20-year-old will be a backcourt option behind veterans John Wall, Victor Oladipo, and Eric Gordon
Rockets ‘excited’ to add Kevin Porter Jr., but debut isn’t imminent
Rockets head coach Stephen Silas said Friday that he’s quite excited by Houston’s latest trade for talented-but-troubled prospect Kevin Porter Jr., a first-round pick in the 2019 NBA draft from Cleveland.
However, due to some well-publicized personal issues in recent months, the 6-foot-4 guard hasn’t practiced or played with the Cavaliers in the 2020-21 season.
As such, even though he’s now officially a member of the Rockets, it will likely take some time before he’s ready for NBA games.
Whenever he joins the team, the 20-year-old will be a backcourt option behind veterans John Wall, Victor Oladipo, and Eric Gordon