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

Picks up slack with nine assists Porter finished with eight points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and nine assists in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 118-116 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Porter capitalized on the absences of Donovan Mitchell (groin) and James Harden (thumb), handing out a team-high nine dimes off the bench. However, Wednesday marked just the second time Porter has appeared in Cleveland's last four outings, putting him at risk of falling out of the rotation altogether once the Cavaliers' dynamic backcourt duo is back healthy.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Falls out of rotation Porter (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Friday's 118-113 win over the Hornets.

Impact Porter didn't end up playing for non-injury-related reasons for the first time since Dec. 25, as the Cavaliers opted to go with Nae'Qwan Tomlin and Thomas Bryant as the ninth and 10th men in the rotation rather than using the 25-year-old guard. Cleveland should get Evan Mobley (calf) back for its next game Sunday in Oklahoma City, and Max Strus (foot) could also be cleared to make his season debut at some point further down the road. With that in mind, it's difficult to envision Porter reclaiming regular minutes anytime soon while the Cleveland roster is at close to full strength.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers breakout guard due for second-half regression nobody wants to admit Craig Porter Jr. may get phased out by the Cleveland Cavaliers down the stretch.

FEBRUARY 17 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

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FEBRUARY 9 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Drops 12 dimes in return Porter closed Sunday's 130-111 win over the Trail Blazers with three points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, 12 assists, two blocks and five steals across 28 minutes.

Impact Porter struggled to score during the victory, but he adeptly handled floor general duties while on the court. Donovan Mitchell has slid into the point guard role during Darius Garland's absence, but his scoring responsibilities far outweigh the need to move the ball around. Porter took care of that job as he stepped in throughout the game to spell Micthell and Sam Merrill.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers' Craig Porter Jr. makes basketball history not done in NBA since 1993 | Sporting News The little guard keeps doing amazing things.

FEBRUARY 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Craig Porter Jr.'s historic night makes him both invaluable and coveted Craig Porter Jr. posted a career-high 12 assists against Portland, showcasing elite facilitation skills that could either cement his Cavs fu...

FEBRUARY 2 • CLEVELAND.COM

Available Sunday Porter (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Porter missed Friday's game against the Suns due to left knee soreness, but he will return to the lineup Sunday. In his last five games, Porter is averaging 5.4 points, 2.8 assists and 2.4 rebounds in 16.8 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Porter (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Porter remains day-to-day after missing Friday's game against the Suns. Porter is averaging 17.8 minutes across his last six appearances for Cleveland.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 31 • Associated Press

Ruled out Friday Porter (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Suns.

Impact Porter was a late addition to the injury report Friday and won't suit up due to left knee soreness. Tyrese Proctor and Lonzo Ball are candidates for increased minutes due to Porter being sidelined. The 25-year-old guard's next opportunity to play will come Sunday against Portland.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Now questionable with knee injury Porter is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Suns due to left knee soreness.

Impact Porter is in jeopardy of missing his sixth game of the season and first since Christmas Day against the Knicks. He's averaging 17.6 minutes per game in a reserve role this season, and those minutes would likely be absorbed by Lonzo Ball and Tyrese Proctor if Porter is not cleared to play Friday.

JANUARY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Retreating to bench Porter is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Dean Wade is back in the first unit after overcoming a knee bruise. Porter has averaged 4.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists, 1.3 steals and 0.8 blocks in 22.2 minutes per contest over his last six games off the bench.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Dishes 11 assists in starting role Porter chipped in two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 FT), 11 assists and three rebounds in 22 minutes during Friday's 117-115 win over Philadelphia.

Impact Porter moved into the starting lineup with Darius Garland (toe) sidelined and struggled to score, but he made a clear impact as a facilitator in Cleveland's narrow win. The 25-year-old matched a career high with 11 dimes, marking his first double-digit assist performance of the campaign. When given extended run, the Wichita State product often showcases his passing ability, averaging 5.6 assists in 14 games with at least 22 minutes played this season.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 12 • 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.

JANUARY 10 • 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

Cavs' Craig Porter Jr. joined LeBron James in wild franchise stats history | Sporting News This has been an astounding rise.

JANUARY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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

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