[Saba Sports News] Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested following an alleged physical altercation with his girlfriend at the Millennium Hotel in New York City.
Police responded to a dispute, found injuries on the woman’s face, and arrested Porter, charging him with assault and strangulation, both felonies.
The Rockets are currently gathering information on the matter. Porter, 23, signed a $82.5 million contract extension with the team last October, with only the first year guaranteed, due to his past behavioral issues, including leaving a game mid-way during the 2021-22 season.
Despite the off-court controversies, he averaged a career-high 19.2 points per game in the previous season.