CLEVELAND, Ohio (92.3 The Fan) – The Cavaliers made the Kevin Porter Jr. trade official Friday.
Porter was sent to Houston for a future second round draft pick from the Rockets.
“After careful and thoughtful evaluation, we made the very difficult and collective decision to make this trade,” Cavs general manager Koby Altman said in a statement released by the team. “Given the culture and environment we have worked to cultivate here in Cleveland, we feel this move is in everyone’s best interest. Kevin has a bright career ahead of him as a professional basketball player and, at his core, is a good person. We wish Kevin and his family well in Houston.”
Porter, who has had multiple problems off the court, wore out his welcome following a reported heated exchange between him and Altman last week.
Cleveland acquired Porter, who was selected 30th overall in the 2019 NBA Draft by Milwaukee, in a trade with Detroit on June 26, 2019.
Porter appeared in 50 games, including three starts, with Cleveland last season that saw him average 10.0 points, 3.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and just under one steal 23.2 minutes per game.