Rockets Ink Young Guard To Massive Deal

The Houston Rockets have reportedly inked guard Kevin Porter Jr. to a four-year, $82.5 million extension, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. has agreed to a four-year, $82.5 million contract extension, sources tell me and @KellyIko. Only the first season is fully guaranteed.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 17, 2022

Charania adds that only the first year of the deal is fully guaranteed, where Porter will make $15.86 million. The deal includes trigger dates after Year 1 and gives Houston discretion to release Porter at any point of the contract. 

Kevin Porter Jr.’s four-year extension is only guaranteed for $15.86 million, all in Year 1, sources said. The contract includes June trigger dates after first season, but the Rockets can essentially release Porter at any point without further pay up to the $82.5M. https://t.co/A806sRcnaE

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) October 17, 2022

The lefty guard came to Houston in a trade with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team he spent his rookie season with. 

Porter appeared and started in 61 games for the Rockets last year and played the point guard role for much of the season. He averaged 15.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 6.2 assists while shooting 41.5 percent from the field.

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