Cleveland Cavaliers rookie Kevin Porter Jr. will be re-evaluated in two weeks after enduring a left knee sprain, the team announced in a press release on Monday afternoon.
The first-round pick suffered the injury in the third quarter on Sunday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Porter appeared to have his left foot stepped on by Robert Covington, causing him to plant his leg awkwardly onto the floor and fall down.
Porter had to be helped off of the floor and was in crutches afterward.
The diagnosis of a left knee sprain was likely good news for Porter and the Cavaliers as it could have been a lot more serious based on his initial reaction to the play.
Porter has had an up and down season to this point with the Cavaliers but has emerged as a key rotational player for head coach John Beilein. In 34 games, Porter is averaging 8.5 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.
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