In a shocking turn of events, Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested on Monday in New York City on suspicion of assaulting a 26-year-old woman, who is believed to be his girlfriend. According to the New York City Police Department (NYPD), Porter allegedly assaulted the woman by striking her multiple times and choking her.
Porter, 23, was taken into custody at the scene, while the injured woman was promptly transported to a hospital for medical attention. The NYPD has placed Porter under preliminary charges of second-degree assault and strangulation in connection with the incident. Neither Porter’s representative nor the Houston Rockets organization has issued a response to requests for comment at this time.
NBA spokesperson Mike Bass, however, provided a statement to CNN, acknowledging the situation. He stated, “We are aware of the reports regarding Kevin Porter Jr. The league office is in contact with the Houston Rockets and in the process of gathering more information.”
Kevin Porter Jr.’s basketball journey began when he was selected in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft by the Milwaukee Bucks, coming out of the University of Southern California. After being traded twice, he eventually found himself with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Porter has already accumulated four seasons in the NBA, with one season under his belt with the Cavaliers and the past three as a member of the Houston Rockets. In the previous season, he displayed his scoring prowess by averaging an impressive 19.2 points per game.
Notably, in October, the Houston Rockets announced a significant multiyear contract extension for Porter, reportedly valued at over $80 million. This arrest has raised questions about his future with the team and the potential consequences he may face both within the legal system and the NBA.
As the situation unfolds, fans and sports enthusiasts alike will closely follow developments regarding Kevin Porter Jr.’s arrest and its impact on his career.
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