Young NBA star players have a lot of trouble concentrating on the task at hand. Money for mid-level rookies is flowing too. Apart from that, there can be alleged heated moments that can derail a career. Miles Bridges from the Charlotte Hornets remains a prime example of being in legal trouble. He was barred for a season and that can affect his overall prospects. In a similar vein, Kevin Porter Jr. finds himself in trouble.

He was in a blossoming relationship with a former WNBA lottery pick, but things didn’t go well. Who is this player pressing charges against the Rockets Guard?

The former Indiana Fever player dated the Rockets’ scorer

23-year-old Kevin Porter Jr. entered the league in 2019. He wasn’t a lottery pick, and the Cavs selected him at number 30. After a strong showing with the Cavaliers, the Rockets got interested in him. They traded for him, giving up a projected late draft pick. They assigned him to their G-League affiliate Vipers. He proved too good for that competition and the team recalled him in March.

Since then, he has risen considerably. The Combo Guard managed to average over 15 with the team for three straight seasons. He is currently on a four-year $63.5 million contract but will have a partially guaranteed contract for next season. Now his rise has hit a big wall and it can alter his career for the worse. His girlfriend and former Indiana Fever player Kysre Gondrezick pressed charges of domestic assault on him. As a result, the New York State Police Department arrested the Rockets Guard.

Drafted in the 2021 WNBA Draft, the Indiana Fever picked her number four. Due to COVID-related restrictions, players of the draft couldn’t fit in well. Her numbers weren’t impressive at all.

As a result, in the long run, the former West Virginia standout remains out of the league after just a season.  The 26-year-old is a free agent but it looks like her WNBA career is over. After his arrest, what about Porter Jr.’s career? Is his NBA career over too? 

He was cooking last season

During the 2022-23 season, he was on fire. He put up 19.2 points a game, 5.7 assists, and 5.3 rebounds a game. His production improved alongside Jalen Green who was cooking all season long. However, with the arrival of Van Vleet, his minutes can take some hit.

However, a talented scorer looks like a wonderful fit as a sixth man. He has given the Rockets great depth in the Combo Guard position.

But will he be even available for the next season? Will the Rockets invest him in considering the magnitude? What is his future in the league? 

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