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

Drops 17 points in preseason loss Porter (hamstring) posted 17 points (6-9 FG, 5-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals across 18 minutes in Tuesday's 118-117 preseason loss to the Bulls.

Impact After missing Cleveland's final four Summer League games due to a hamstring injury, Porter returned to game action in the club's preseason opener. He tied the team-high mark in points and torched the nets from beyond the arc, leading all players in three-pointers made. The 25-year-old guard is expected to provide backcourt depth for Cleveland this season, though he could see increased playing time early on with Darius Garland (toe) likely to miss time to start the season.

OCTOBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't suit up Saturday Porter (hamstring) didn't play in Saturday's 82-71 Summer League loss to the Warriors.

Impact Porter missed the team's final four Summer League games due to a left hamstring injury, which he sustained in a loss to the Pacers on July 10. The severity of the injury is unclear, and the 25-year-old guard will now shift his focus to preparing for the 2025-26 campaign after making just one brief appearance during Summer League play.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still nursing hamstring injury Porter (hamstring) didn't play in Wednesday's 94-86 Summer League loss to the Kings.

Impact Porter originally suffered a left hamstring injury in last Thursday's contest against the Pacers, and he's yet to appear in the Summer League since then. The 25-year-old guard can be considered day-to-day until more is known regarding the severity of the issue, and the Cavaliers figure to take a cautious approach with Porter this summer.

JULY 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 15, 2025 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Won't play Saturday Porter (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's Summer League game against the Bucks, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Porter won't suit up Saturday after sustaining a left hamstring injury injury in Thursday's loss to the Pacers. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Heat.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers hamstring injury Porter will not return to Thursday's Summer League game against the Pacers due to a left hamstring injury, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact The severity of the issue isn't yet known, but his next opportunity to return to the court arrives Saturday against the Bucks. Porter's day ends after he posted seven points (2-2 FG, 2-2 FT, 1-1 3Pt), one rebound and one assist in seven minutes of action. Darius Brown and Jaxson Robinson are candidates for a boost in playing time while Porter is out.

JULY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench role Sunday Porter will come off the bench during Sunday's game against the Heat.

Impact Porter is coming off a decent performance as a starter in the regular-season finale, finishing with 20 points, five rebounds and five assists. However, he'll be in the second unit for Game 1 against Miami.

APRIL 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Sunday Porter will be in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Porter will be in the first unit for the Cavaliers for the first time this season. The 24-year-old guard will help lead the way in the backcourt with Darius Garland (toe) and Donovan Mitchell (ankle) ruled out for this regular-season finale against Indiana.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will start Sunday Porter will be in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Pacers.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 16 points off bench Porter contributed 16 points (7-17 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds and three assists over 28 minutes during Thursday's 114-112 loss to the Pacers.

Impact Porter made the most of his minutes off the bench and was one of the five Cleveland players who scored in double digits in this game. The fact that Porter didn't start in a game where the Cavaliers rested most of their starters suggests he'll remain rooted to a bench role in the playoffs as well, limiting his fantasy upside in most formats considerably.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Porter (illness) is not listed on the injury report and will be available for Thursday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Porter will suit up Thursday after missing the past two games. The 25-year-old hasn't been a regular contributor in the Cavaliers' rotation but could see minutes with Darius Garland (toe), Donovan Mitchell (ankle) and Max Strus (knee) all ruled out.

APRIL 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch against Chicago Porter is out for Tuesday's game versus the Bulls due to an illness, Ethan Sands of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Despite not appearing on the injury report all day, Porter won't suit up against Chicago due to an illness. Porter's next chance to play is Thursday's matchup with Indiana.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Best outing of season off bench Porter posted 16 points (6-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and one assist over 16 minutes in Wednesday's 118-115 win over Detroit.

Impact Porter put together his best performance of the season in Wednesday's contest, providing a spark off the bench while leading all bench players in scoring and threes made in a winning effort. Porter set a new season high in scoring, surpassing his previous mark of 15 points tallied Nov. 19.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Porter (illness) will be available for Tuesday's game against Boston.

Impact Porter is set to return after a one-game absence. He's been an inconsistent part of the rotation, however, so this news doesn't carry many fantasy implications.

FEBRUARY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Porter (illness) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against the Bulls, Ethan Sands of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Porter has seen little playing time when the club's backcourt is healthy, so his absence shouldn't cause any significant waves in the rotation Sunday. The 24-year-old's next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against Boston.

FEBRUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Porter is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks due to an illness.

Impact Porter has seen sparse playing time off the bench, so his absence Sunday wouldn't impact the Cavaliers' backcourt rotation all that much. He did play 21 minutes in a 126-106 win over the Heat on Wednesday, finishing with nine points, four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block.

FEBRUARY 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to NBA The Cavaliers recalled Porter from the G League's Cleveland Charge on Sunday.

Impact Porter is expected to be available for Tuesday's game against the Pacers. Minutes have been hard to come by at the NBA level for Porter, as he's averaging 8.1 minutes across 22 outings.

JANUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed back to G League The Cavaliers assigned Porter to the G League's Cleveland Charge on Thursday.

Impact Porter has been an inconsistent part of Cleveland's NBA rotation, averaging just 1.2 points in 4.8 minutes across his last five appearances. However, Porter should receive increased playing time in the G League, where he is averaging 34.6 minutes of action across his two appearances.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA The Cavaliers recalled Porter from the G League's Cleveland Charge on Sunday.

Impact Porter had a pair of strong showings in the G League over the weekend, but now he's back in the NBA to provide some emergency depth for the Cavaliers.

DECEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Porter (ankle) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Bucks.

Impact Porter will return to action Friday after missing Cleveland's most recent outing due to a sprained left ankle. The 24-year-old guard is averaging 2.8 points and 1.4 assists in 9.4 minutes across his last 16 appearances.

DECEMBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out Monday with ankle injury Porter was ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the 76ers due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Porter had missed three straight games for Cleveland with an illness, but he proved his health by playing 33 minutes for the G League's Cleveland Charge in a 141-131 win over the Wisconsin Herd on Friday. Though he's now back with the parent club, Porter apparently hurt his ankle at some point during his G League appearance. His availability for the Cavaliers' next game Friday versus the Bucks is seemingly up in the air.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle injury Porter is questionable for Monday's game against the Nets due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Porter recently shook off an illness and returned to action in the G League, posting 18 points (6-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks in 33 minutes during the Charge's 141-131 win over the Wisconsin Herd. Even if he's cleared to suit up, Porter isn't guaranteed a consistent role at the NBA level.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA The Cavaliers recalled Porter from the G League's Cleveland Charge on Sunday.

Impact Following a three-game absence due to an illness, Porter returned to action in the G League on Friday, posting 18 points (6-12 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks in 33 minutes during the Charge's 141-131 win over the Wisconsin Herd. Given his inconsistent role with the NBA club, the second-year guard may see more chances in the G League moving forward.

DECEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to G League The Cavaliers assigned Porter (illness) to the G League's Cleveland Charge on Thursday.

Impact Porter missed the Cavaliers' previous three games due to an illness before being assigned to the G League. The 24-year-old guard has made just two appearances for the Charge this season.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined Sunday Porter (illness) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Heat.

Impact He'll miss a third straight game due to the illness. Porter had fallen out of the rotation after Caris LeVert returned in mid-November following a multi-game injury absence, so the second-year guard's continued absence Sunday shouldn't affect how head coach Kenny Atkinson divvies up the minutes among the team's backcourt players.

DECEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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