Houston Rockstar's Kevin Porter Jr. arrested for assault, strangulation

Kevin Porter Jr., a distinguished guard for the Houston Rockets, has recently been apprehended and faces charges of assault and strangulation, stemming from an alleged altercation at a hotel in New York City.

On Monday, authorities detailed that Porter, at 23, is purportedly involved in an incident where a 26-year-old female was reportedly assaulted multiple times, including actions that suggest strangulation. Consequently, she was given medical attention for an incision on her right facial region.

This incident transpired at approximately 6:45 am ET (10:45 GMT) on Monday at the renowned Millennium Hilton, strategically positioned adjacent to the United Nations headquarters in Manhattan.

Law enforcement representatives conveyed that they were informed of the young woman’s injuries and subsequent discomfort in her neck area upon their presence at the scene. Initial investigative endeavors surmised that a familiar personage had been implicated in the assault.

Porter was detained in a consequential turn of events while the female received medical care.

Historically, Porter, then 23, was recognized as a first-round selection during the 2019 NBA Draft. His professional trajectory saw him beginning with the Cleveland Cavaliers, followed by a transition to the Rockets in early 2021.

In light of these events, the Houston Rockets and the NBA Central Office proffered succinct statements. The former iterated their ongoing efforts to collect pertinent details about Porter’s situation, withholding further commentary.

Concurrently, NBA spokesperson Mike Bass elucidated that their office is liaising with the Rockets to amass supplementary information.

To accentuate his athletic accomplishments, Porter boasts averages of 15.3 points, 5.0 assists, and 4.3 rebounds over a tenure of 196 matches, predominantly as a starter.

Financially, he committed to a quadrennial contract extension the preceding October, evaluated at a ceiling of $82.5 million.

Notably, his forthcoming 2023-24 season salary, amounting to $15.9 million, remains the sole component, ESPN reports.