KEVIN PORTER JR. NEWS

Drops season-high 19 in return Porter closed Sunday's 117-106 loss to the Rockets with 19 points (8-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, six assists and two steals in 37 minutes.

Impact Making his first start of the season in his return from a three-game absence due to an ankle sprain, Porter set a new season scoring high as he saw his biggest shot volume of the campaign. The fifth-year guard was getting the start with both James Harden (groin) and Terance Mann (finger) unavailable, and while Harden isn't expected to miss much time, it's not yet clear when he might get back on the court. Porter will have some short-term fantasy appeal as a result until Harden is cleared to return.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Draws spot start Porter is starting at point guard Sunday against the Rockets, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Porter will get a chance to run with the starters due to the absence of James Harden (groin). This marks the USC product's first start of the 2024-25 campaign.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Porter (ankle) was not on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Porter is poised to return Sunday from a three-game absence due to a right ankle sprain. He's averaging 8.8 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists over 18.7 minutes per game this season while coming off the bench.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Likely to return Sunday Per head coach Ty Lue on Saturday, Porter (ankle) is expected to play Sunday against Houston, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Porter has been sidelined for the Clippers' last three games due to a sprained right ankle. He was able to work through Saturday's practice and is on track to return to action Sunday. In the nine games prior to his injury, Porter averaged 10.9 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.1 steals over 22.7 minutes per game.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Houston faces Los Angeles for conference showdown

Los Angeles faces Houston in a matchup of Western Conference teams

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out again Wednesday Porter (ankle) will not play Wednesday versus Minnesota, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Porter will be sidelined for a third consecutive contest due to a sprained left ankle. His next opportunity to take the court comes Sunday versus his former team with the Rockets coming to town.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles puts home win streak on the line against Minnesota

Los Angeles will try to keep its eight-game home win streak alive when the Clippers face Minnesota

DECEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't go vs. Blazers Porter (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Portland, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.

Impact Porter is set to miss his second straight game due to a left ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up will arrive Wednesday against the Timberwolves.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday with ankle injury Porter (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

Impact Porter had a productive outing off the Clippers' bench in Friday's loss to the Timberwolves when he tallied 17 points, seven rebounds, three assists and three steals over 24 minutes. However, he may have sprained his ankle during that game, and it's severe enough for him to be sidelined for Sunday's contest. Terance Mann, Bones Hyland and Kris Dunn should all be candidates to see increased minutes off the bench Sunday due to Porter's injury. Porter's next chance to play will be Tuesday against Portland.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Productive off bench Friday Porter had 17 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and three steals across 24 minutes during Friday's 93-92 loss to the Timberwolves.

Impact Despite coming off the bench, Porter finished as the Clippers' second-best scorer only behind James Harden, who posted 20 points in this low-scoring contest. The 17-point output was a season-high mark for him, and it also represented his fourth game with double-digit points off the bench in the Clippers' last six contests. Porter has scored at least 10 points in 10 different games this season.

NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report for Wednesday Porter (head) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Magic.

Impact Porter hit his head on the hardwood after a hard foul during the fourth quarter of Monday's win over the Warriors. The 24-year-old went back to the locker room and was unable to return; however, he is expected to suit up Wednesday. Across his last five outings, Porter has averaged 8.8 points, 2.4 assists and 1.6 rebounds across 17.6 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to locker room Porter walked to the locker room during the fourth quarter of Monday's game against the Warriors after appearing to hit his head, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

Impact Porter was fouled under the basket, and it looked like he hit his head on the hardwood on the way down. He ultimately got up and made his way to the locker room, but his night is finished after he was unable to come back onto the court to shoot his awarded free throw. James Harden will likely eat up the rest of the minutes at point guard with only eight minutes remaining.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 15 points off bench Friday Porter posted 15 points (5-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-6 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 25 minutes during Friday's 125-104 loss to the Rockets.

Impact Porter was the only other player not named James Harden who reached the 15-point mark for the Clippers in this woeful offensive performance. Porter has shown he has the ability to produce at a high level, but the lack of consistency on a game-to-game basis and his reserve role are two factors that conspire against his fantasy upside. As a result, he would be a decent streaming alternative in some formats, but not much else.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Hands out season-high seven dimes Porter recorded six points (3-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt), eight rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 19 minutes during Monday's 113-104 win over the Spurs.

Impact Porter has been a fairly small part of the Clippers' rotation, playing 16.4 minutes per game. He has a tendency to run hot or cold. Monday was a mix of both, as he went 3-for-10 from the field but handed out a season-high seven assists. Chances are, he'll only make waves in fantasy when a backcourt mate is sidelined.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Leads bench in scoring Thursday Porter accumulated 14 points (6-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one block in 17 minutes during Thursday's 125-119 loss to the Suns.

Impact Porter scored a bench-high 14 points while leading the entire squad in usage percentage Thursday. The 24-year-old has scored in double figures in each of his last two games, and he has played double-digit minutes in all five regular-season outings. Porter has averaged 7.4 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals across 15.4 minutes per game.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

James Harden talks about guiding young talent Kevin Porter Jr. "The Beard" is on KPJ to always keep the pressure on the defense.

NOVEMBER 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ready for season opener Porter will play in the Clippers' season opener against the Suns Wednesday night, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact While Porter's NBA career has endured a lot of uncertainty heading into this season, it appears he will be ready to make his return versus Phoenix after playing overseas. He looks to be the primary backup to James Harden as the team's facilitator for the year.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Not with team Thursday Porter (teeth) is not with the Clippers for Thursday's preseason game against the Kings and won't be available, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's unclear if the dental issue is serious, but Porter has been playing in the preseason, so perhaps this is just a minor procedure. The coming days will be decisive to determining whether Porter will be available for the regular-season opener against the Suns on Oct. 23.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Porter Jr. shines in the Intuit Dome opener against the Mavericks Kevin Porter Jr.

OCTOBER 15 • KANSASCITY.COM

Drops team-high 18 points Porter amassed 18 points (8-15 FG, 1-3 3PT, 1-1 FT), six assists, five rebounds and three steals in 19 minutes during Monday's preseason victory over the Mavericks.

Impact Porter put together an impressive performance, leading the Clippers with 18 points despite coming off the bench. While James Harden has the starting point guard spot locked down, both Porter and Kris Dunn will be competing for backup minutes. Of the two, Porter clearly has the offensive upside, making him an intriguing target towards the back end of drafts.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers' Kevin Porter grateful for what could be his last chance The former USC swingman, whose domestic violence charges last year were the latest in a string of controversies, signed a two-year deal with...

OCTOBER 4 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Kevin Porter Jr. expresses his gratitude for returning to the NBA KPJ hopes to make the most of his second chance in the NBA.

OCTOBER 3 • SACBEE.COM

Will participate in team activities Porter will be permitted to participate in team activities as the NBA continues its investigation regarding his arrest last September, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact Porter was arrested on an assault charge due to a domestic incident that occurred in September of 2023. While Porter has signed a two-year deal with the Clippers, it is unclear if he will face any discipline from the league during the 2024-25 campaign.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

T-Lue's new mentoring project LA coach Ty Lue believes Kevin Porter Jr.

SEPTEMBER 25 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Clippers bring back Nicolas Batum and sign Derrick Jones Jr. and Kevin Porter Jr.

Nicolas Batum is returning to the Los Angeles Clippers, with the team signing the veteran forward along with forward Derrick Jones Jr. and guard Kevin Porter Jr. Batum played in 60...

JULY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS