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Kevin Porter Jr. · 5 years agoCleveland was shocked Kevin Porter Jr. fell to No. 30

The Cleveland Cavaliers believe they have a burglary on their hands after selecting Kevin Porter Jr. with the 30th pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. In an article on cleveland.com: “Shocked he fell that far,” a member of the Cavaliers organization said. “At 30, what we gave up, the 30th pick? For him? That’s really […]

Kevin Porter Jr. · 5 years agoKevin Porter Jr. caught Cleveland's eye at 2018 Nike Hoop Summit

Former USC Trojan and now Cleveland Cavaliers talent Kevin Porter Jr. impressed the Cavs brass extremely early in the draft process. In an article written by Chris Fedor of cleveland.com: “He had like 40. He looked like James Harden. He was cooking dudes. Unguardable 1 on 1. He was doing whatever he wanted against anyone,” […]

Kevin Porter Jr. · 5 years agoCavs' Kevin Porter Jr. unlikely to see Summer League action in Las Vegas

The Cleveland Cavaliers are not interested in taking any risks with the long-term health of prized rookie guard Kevin Porter Jr. With the Cavs’ 30th overall pick suffering a hip injury during a pre-draft workout, the team has rightfully decided to err on the side of caution and not force Porter back to action too […]

Kevin Porter Jr. · 5 years agoDon't Assume Darius Garland and Collin Sexton Will Play Together Long-Term

The Cleveland Cavaliers surprised some by selecting Vanderbilt point guard Darius Garland fifth overall in the 2019 NBA Draft, and that had some, including Collin Sexton, envisioning Cleveland replicating the Portland Trail Blazers’ backcourt. However, while Garland and Sexton will likely share the court this season, that probably is not the plan long-term, especially with […]

Kevin Porter Jr. · 5 years agoCavs' Kevin Porter Jr. honors father with custom suit

It was an emotional evening for the Cleveland Cavaliers’ newly acquired shooting guard Kevin Porter Jr. After being selected by the Cavs as the 30th overall pick, the former USC standout honored his late father by showing off his custom-made suit for the entire world to see. "He's been here since day 1 …"@Kevinporterjr spoke […]

Kevin Porter Jr. · 5 years agoCavs trade for No. 30 pick to draft Kevin Porter Jr.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have traded for the 30th overall pick to draft USC guard Kevin Porter Jr. Per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Cavaliers sealed a deal with the Detroit Pistons to target Porter: Cavaliers made a deal with the Pistons to target Porter, league sources tell ESPN. Cavs will give new coach John Beilein […]

Kevin Porter Jr. · 5 years agoReport: Cavs trade for No. 30 pick to draft Kevin Porter Jr.

The Cleveland Cavaliers have reportedly traded for the No. 30 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft to select Kevin Porter Jr., according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Cavaliers made a deal with the Pistons to target Porter, league sources tell ESPN. Cavs will give new coach John Beilein three rookies: Darius Garland, Dylan Windler and Kevin […]

Kevin Porter Jr. · 5 years agoThe Grand Slam or Strikeout Cavs Mock NBA Draft

The Cleveland Cavaliers will likely miss out on the three premium players in this year’s NBA Draft class, so the team must find another way to add top-tier talent. Even without a top-three selection, there are still avenues Cleveland can take that will net them a collection of players with great potential, albeit at a […]

Kevin Porter Jr. · 5 years agoCavs Draft Profile: Kevin Porter Jr., SG, USC

The Cleveland Cavaliers need to find a backcourt mate for Collin Sexton. R.J. Barrett is likely out of reach, and while Jarrett Culver is certainly an option, the Cavs should also consider USC’s Kevin Porter Jr., after a trade involving either Cleveland’s current draft picks, or acquiring a new one in a salary dump. Porter […]