Craig Porter Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Cleveland Cavaliers

Near triple-double off bench Porter ended Tuesday's 141-118 victory over the Pelicans with 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals across 22 minutes.

Impact It was a well-rounded effort for Porter on Tuesday, with the third-year guard finishing with a season high in rebounds while dishing his most assists since Nov. 12 against the Heat (nine dimes). It was also his first game scoring in double-digits since Dec. 5 against the Spurs, and while his minutes have fluctuated this season, Porter should have a more reliable role in the rotation in games when Lonzo Ball (knee) is sidelined.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Porter (illness) is available for Monday's matchup with the Hornets, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.

Impact Porter is back after a one-game stint on the sidelines, and he should resume his usual role in the second unit. Porter is averaging 5.0 points and 2.4 assists per game this season.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Porter (illness) is probable to play Monday against Charlotte.

Impact Porter is expected to return after missing Friday's game against the Bulls. The guard is averaging 11.0 minutes over his last three appearances.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland takes on Charlotte, looks to end 3-game slide

Cleveland aims to end its three-game skid when the Cleveland Cavaliers take on Charlotte

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Out with illness Porter is out for Friday's game against the Bulls due to an illness, per Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network.

Impact Porter is joining Donovan Mitchell as a spectator Friday, as both players are under the weather. With both guards sidelined, the likes of Dean Wade, Lonzo Ball and Nae'Qwan Tomlin should help pick up the slack.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Porter is questionable for Friday's game against the Bulls due to an illness.

Impact It's possible an ailment is spreading around the Cavaliers, as Donovan Mitchell (illness) is also under the weather. Depending upon who ends up being available Friday in the backcourt, Lonzo Ball could be in the streaming mix in shallow leagues and Tyrese Proctor in deeper setups.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records three steals in loss Porter provided four points (2-2 FG), two rebounds, four assists and three steals in 18 minutes during Wednesday's 127-111 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Although Porter is buried in the depth chart, he has been included in the rotation and has found ways to contribute. In his last eight games, he averages 3.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.5 blocks across 14.4 minutes.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cavs assistant had to convince Kenny Atkinson to play crucial role player in comeback win Craig Porter Jr. keeps answering every question the game asks. Now the uncomfortable part begins — whether Kenny Atkinson is willing to let...

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

Receives 11 minutes in return Porter (hamstring) finished with four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 11 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 117-115 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Porter made his return to action after missing the Cavaliers' previous three games due to a left hamstring strain. Though he was part of the rotation Sunday, Porter could see his minutes disappear entirely once Cleveland returns to full strength in the backcourt and on the wing. Lonzo Ball (knee) should be back for Monday's game against the Pacers, and Sam Merrill (hand) and Max Strus (foot) could also be back in the mix at some point.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Porter (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against the Celtics, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.

Impact Porter has missed the last three games due to a left hamstring strain, but he will return to the lineup Sunday. With Lonzo Ball (knee) and Sam Merrill (hand) out of the lineup, Porter could see a sizable role in his return.

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brown leads Boston against Cleveland after 41-point showing

Boston takes on the Cleveland Cavaliers after Jaylen Brown scored 41 points in the Celtics' 119-115 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves

NOVEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Iffy for Sunday Porter (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Porter is in jeopardy of missing his fourth consecutive contest due to a left hamstring strain. If the 25-year-old guard is ultimately ruled out, Tyrese Proctor will likely see a bump in minutes.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out vs. Hawks Porter (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against the Hawks, Ethan Sands of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact A hamstring injury is causing a third consecutive absence for Porter, whose next opportunity to play comes Sunday against the Celtics. His void in the lineup could result in a few extra minutes for Lonzo Ball and Jaylon Tyson on Friday.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Porter (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Porter is day-to-day after missing the past two games for Cleveland. When the Cavaliers are at or close to full strength, Porter is mostly a depth option for the team with 17.4 minutes per contest this season.

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers visit Hawks Friday in NBA Cup group stage

The Atlanta Hawks face the Cleveland Cavaliers in an NBA Cup in-season tournament group play matchup

NOVEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Sitting out Monday Porter (hamstring) will not play Monday against the Raptors.

Impact Porter will miss a second straight game Monday. Hamstring injuries tend to linger, so he's in danger of missing more action for the Cavaliers.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto takes home win streak into matchup with Cleveland

Toronto looks to prolong its five-game home win streak with a victory against Cleveland

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Donovan Mitchell scores 37 points, takes over in 3rd in Cavaliers' 120-105 win over Clippers

Donovan Mitchell scored 37 points and took over when the game got close, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 120-105 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Harden leads Los Angeles against Cleveland after 55-point outing

Los Angeles visits the Cleveland Cavaliers after James Harden scored 55 points in the Clippers' 131-116 win over the Charlotte Hornets

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Won't play Sunday Porter will not suit up for Sunday's game against the Clippers due to a left hamstring strain.

Impact With both Porter and Lonzo Ball (knee) unavailable for Sunday's game, the Cavs won't have much depth behind Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell. Expect more minutes for Tyrese Proctor and Jaylon Tyson.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Posts solid all-around night Porter closed Wednesday's 114-104 loss to the Rockets with nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists and two blocks over 26 minutes.

Impact Porter made a significant impact despite coming off the bench, leading Cleveland in assists while tying Jarrett Allen for the team lead in rebounds. Porter's offensive production wasn't much to look at, though he didn't receive many opportunities. Porter has benefitted from the absence of Darius Garland (toe), but those chances may diminish soon as Garland inches closer to a return.

NOVEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers quietly found a diamond in the rough no one ever talks about Kenny Atkinson challenged Craig Porter Jr. this offseason to take his game and habits to the next level. So far, the results have been posit...

NOVEMBER 14, 2025 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Best output of season Wednesday Porter contributed 19 points (7-12 FG, 3-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, nine assists, four blocks and three steals over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 130-116 victory over the Heat.

Impact The Cavaliers rested two key contributors in this matchup, Evan Mobley and Donovan Mitchell, while also missing Darius Garland due to a toe injury. Porter took advantage of the lack of depth in the backcourt to deliver his best game of the season by a sizable margin. Porter set new season-high marks in points, assists and blocks while also matching his previous season-high output in steals. Porter isn't expected to see this amount of playing time when the Cavaliers are at full strength, though, so there's a strong chance this might have been a one-time outlier rather than a sign of things to come for the third-year guard.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Short-handed Cavs rally to beat Heat 130-116 behind Jarrett Allen's double-double

Jarrett Allen had 30 points and 10 rebounds, and the short-handed Cleveland Cavaliers stopped Miami’s four-game win streak with a 130-116 victory over the Heat

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Scoreless in 18 minutes Porter ended Wednesday's 132-121 victory over the 76ers with zero points (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two rebounds and four assists in 18 minutes.

Impact With the Cavaliers getting some reinforcements back Wednesday, minutes could be really hard to come by going forward for Porter -- it helped his case that De'Andre Hunter (illness) sat out Wednesday. Porter has seen 18.0 minutes per game this season with averages of 5.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.8 three-pointers.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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