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

Starting sans Garland Porter is starting in Friday's game against the 76ers.

Impact With Darius Garland (toe) out, Friday is set to be Porter's second start of the season and just the eighth of his career. Porter has averaged 3.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks in 20.9 minutes per contest over his last 10 games.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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4 DAYS AGO • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Sliding back to bench Porter will come off the bench for Saturday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Porter made his first start of the season Thursday, but he'll return to the second unit Saturday in favor of Sam Merrill. Porter played 15 minutes during the start, but he had played 23 or more minutes in each of his previous four outings.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting Thursday Porter is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with Minnesota.

Impact Porter will be joined in the first unit by Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. This will be Porter's first start this season, but he's capable of racking up the defensive stats when given the minutes, so he's on the radar as a streaming target with just four games on Thursday's slate.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 8 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Fills up the stat sheet in 28 mins Porter closed with eight points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, nine assists, three blocks and two steals across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 120-116 win over the Pacers.

Impact With Donovan Mitchell (rest) taking the night off, Porter saw some increased opportunity and made the most of it, matching his season-high in blocks, assists and rebounds. Whenever Mitchell or Darius Garland needs a night off, Porter will be someone to consider throwing out there in daily fantasy leagues.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

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Strong defensive effort Porter provided two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals across 23 minutes during Sunday's 114-110 loss to the Pistons.

Impact Porter wasn't able to get much going offensively, but he had a solid showing on the defensive side of things. Over his last seven outings, Porter has averaged 4.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.6 three-pointers in 18.8 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Mitchell scores 33 points, Cavaliers outlast short-handed Nuggets 113-108

Donovan Mitchell scored 33 points and Darius Garland had 18 points and eight assists as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the short-handed Denver Nuggets 113-108

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

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

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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

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