Houston Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. was able to shake off a back problem Sunday night and went for a full line in a 127-120 loss to Golden State. He led his team with 30 points on 10-for-19 shooting and added five rebounds, six assists, two steals and one block with two turnovers in 35 minutes. Porter Jr. was also an outstanding 5-for-11 with the three-ball. The young guard mostly tends to get his points in inefficient ways, so his Sunday's performance was all-around pleasing for fantasy managers. He will now get some really nice time off to rest his back and should come back fresh and ready Friday versus Atlanta.

Houston Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (back) is considered doubtful for Sunday's meeting with the Warriors. He has already sat out one game with lower back soreness and things aren't looking great regarding his availability for Sunday's matchup. The 22-year-old is one of the leaders of the youthful Rockets, averaging 19.1 points a night with 6.1 rebounds and 5.8 assists. He was replaced in the starting unit by Kenyon Martin Jr. Friday, and the 21-year-old has a solid performance with 12 points and eight rebounds. Martin Jr. looks like a nice streaming candidate until Porter Jr. is able to make it back on the court. His absence also results in Jalen Green having more playmaking duties, and Eric Gordon had significantly more shots than usual Friday against Indiana.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. posted a very strong stat line in the team's win against the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday. He ended the game with 17 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists, one steal, and three blocks while shooting 6-for-14 from the floor and 2-for-3 from deep. Porter's numbers are up across the board compared to his career averages. He's been a great all-around fantasy contributor so far this season and he seems to keep getting better. The only fantasy build he wouldn't thrive in is one that needs high shooting efficiency.

Houston Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (thigh) put in a very good performance against Phoenix on Sunday, finishing a 124-109 loss with a team-high 26 points, eight rebounds and six assists. He also bagged one steal and gave the ball up just once in 34 minutes, shooting a decent 7-for-17 from the field and 11-for-14 at the charity stripe with a 1-for-4 mark from deep. The bad news is that Porter hurt his thigh again in the game and could now need some time off to recover. The Rockets return to the court Monday night against the Clippers, and it's currently unknown if Porter is healthy enough to play.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. had a great all-around performance in Monday's 114-108 win over Utah, leading his team with 26 points and 10 rebounds, while also recording four assists with two steals and one block. He shot 8-for-19 from the field and 1-for-4 from behind the arc with a 9-for-9 record at the charity stripe. Porter Jr. also registered a team-high four turnovers, which will be frustrating for fantasy managers and Rockets head coach Stephen Silas, but his carelessness with the ball isn't anything new. The Rockets recorded their first win of the campaign, but they aren't expected to get a lot of them, as it's going to be another year of development for youngsters like Porter Jr. He will be looking to do the business against the Jazz again on Wednesday.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. has agreed to a four-year, $82.5 million contract extension. The 22-year-old got off to a rocky start when he was with Cleveland in terms of off-the-court issues and injuries. After being traded to Houston in 2021-22, he seemingly started to mature and has been flashing his upside and potential. Last year, he put up averages of 15.6 points, 6.2 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game on 41.5% shooting and 37.5% from three. With Houston still in their tanking stage, Porter is going to be an asset for fantasy managers that need an all-around guard on their team.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. is entering his final year of his rookie deal. He could be looking at a nice payday after putting up solid numbers last season. Porter averaged 15.6 points with 4.4 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 1.1 steals last season in Houston. He also notched a career-high 37.5 percent from beyond the arc. That being said, it appears both sides have mutual interest in an extension. The hope is that a deal gets done before the beginning of next season. It remains to be seen if that will actually happen, but Porter should carry decent fantasy value regardless if he gets a new deal.

Houston Rockets guard/forward Kevin Porter Jr. is hoping to sign an extension. Both sides are currently in the preliminary stage of discussions. However, considering Porter has had issues surrounding his conduct dating back to his collegiate days at USC, some within the organization aren't interested in keeping him. Unquestionably, the 22-year-old has more than enough talent to justify a new deal. He's averaged 13.7 points, 4.7 assists, 3.9 boards, and 1.0 steals since entering the league in 2019. He can also play multiple positions, which is never bad for fantasy managers. Yet, Porter's shooting numbers aren't the best, and he's seemingly always one wrong move away from being suspended.

Houston Rockets guard/forward Kevin Porter Jr. is expected to enter contract discussions with the team. The 22-year-old can agree to a rookie-scale extension as soon as July 1. But if an agreement isn't reached, he will likely be headed for restricted free agency by the summer of 2023. After starting his career in Cleveland, Porter has played his last two seasons in Houston. He averaged 15.6 points, 6.2 assists, 4.4 boards, and 1.1 steals while shooting 37.5% from deep in 2021-22 throughout 61 games, so without a doubt, he's a proven fantasy producer. His versatility also gives him multi-positional eligibility in most formats. However, he's had conduct issues since entering the league back in 2019, so he may continue to be a nuisance for any organization moving ahead, which could cost him a few games here or there due to suspension.

Houston Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. continued his offensive flurry to close 2021-22 with a 35-point performance in Friday's loss to the Raptors. In addition to the scoring, Porter added 10 rebounds, marking the first time in his career he has earned a double-double via points and boards. He also added four assists, four made threes, and two steals to tie knot on a stellar outing, which has become a habit for the 21-year-old over the past two weeks. Over his last six games, Porter has averaged 29.2 points, 7.7 assists, and 7.2 rebounds, all while knocking down 4.2 triples per outing. Alongside Jalen Green, Porter figures to remain an integral part of Houston's backcourt scoring tandem for years to come, with his late-season spurt boosting his stock in redraft formats for next year.

Houston Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. enjoyed a two-game set with Sacramento, both of which saw him collect double-doubles in huge nights of production. Porter went for 27 points and 11 assists during Friday's loss, while tying his career high with four steals. Porter attempted a season-high 24 shots, knocking down 11, four of which came from behind the arc. The 21-year-old averaged 16.5 points across 16 March contests, his highest monthly average this season. The final four games of the Rockets' 2021-22 campaign figure to feature Porter prominently, beginning Sunday vs. Minnesota.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. notched his first triple-double of the year in Wednesday night's loss to the Sacramento Kings. He compiled 30 points, 12 assists and 12 rebounds while shooting 11-for-17 from the field. He hit four three-pointers and also came up with a block. This was easily one of KPJ's best games of the 2021-22 season. He's been a good source of assists throughout the year (6.1 per game), but his scoring (14.4 per game) and shooting (40.6% field goals) have been inconsistent. Luckily for Porter, his next game will also be against the Kings on Friday. Make a note of that for your Friday DFS plans.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (ankle) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. He has missed each of the last two games, but is hopeful to play here. His return would push Dennis Schroder (ankle) to the second unit. Although, Schroder is questionable for this game due to an ankle sprain. Garrison Mathews and Josh Christopher could see more minutes, assuming one or both players sit. Also, Jalen Green would see a spike in usage if Porter and Schroder miss Wednesday's game. Porter has been a shaky fantasy option all season long. It has been tough to trust him at full health, so fantasy managers might want to take a wait-and-see approach here.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (ankle) is hopeful to be available for Wednesday's game against the Utah Jazz. He sat out of Tuesday's game, which marks his second absence in a row due to a left ankle sprain. Dennis Schroder has been starting in his spot and has been a decent streaming option. Although, Schroder will lose a majority of his value once Porter returns. The Rockets have been cautious with Porter all season long, so fantasy managers will have to wait and see on Wednesday.

Houston Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers, marking his second straight absence due to a sprained left ankle. In addition, head coach Stephen Silas was not optimistic that Porter would be back in time to take the floor for Wednesday's game vs. Utah, either. Without Porter in the mix, Dennis Schroder and Jalen Green stand to take on elevated ball-handling and scoring duties, while Josh Christopher stands to continue seeing run with the second unit. Porter remains an exciting DFS asset when healthy, with the Rockets likely to continue funneling minutes in the 21-year-old's direction down the stretch.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (ankle) and forward Garrison Mathews (ankle) are both listed as questionable ahead of Tuesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Porter sat out the team's most recent game, which was also against the Clippers, on Sunday due to a left ankle sprain. Mathews, meanwhile, suffered a left ankle sprain of his own in Sunday's contest. Mathews still managed to put together a solid outing in the game, going for 17 points, four three-pointers and two steals. In Porter's absence on Sunday, Dennis Schroder jumped into the starting five and wound up two rebounds shy of a triple-double. Schroder will be a strong DFS or streaming option if Porter sits again on Tuesday.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (ankle) will be held out of action on Sunday when the team faces the Los Angeles Clippers. Porter is dealing with a left ankle sprain. He suffered the injury during Friday's game against the Orlando Magic, a game in which he only managed to shoot 2-for-10 from the field over 21 minutes. With Porter sidelined, we could see an increased workload for Dennis Schroder, Garrison Mathews or Josh Christopher. Schroder has been inconsistent shooting the ball since being acquired at the trade deadline, but he's been steadily dishing out assists, making him worthy of a look in DFS, especially with Porter out.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (ankle) is questionable ahead of Sunday's meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers. The 21-year-old sprained his left ankle during Friday's game against the Orlando Magic and didn't practice on Saturday, so things certainly don't look too promising regarding his availability. Nevertheless, things could change. However, if Porter isn't healthy enough to see the floor, Dennis Schroder will likely take his spot in the starting lineup.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He was held out of Wednesday's contest and was listed as doubtful coming into this game. The Rockets have decided to give their young guard extra rest heading into the All-Star break. Dennis Schroder is expected to draw another start after playing well on Wednesday. He finished with 23 points, six rebounds, and nine assists in Wednesday's contest. Fantasy managers should consider Schroder as a streaming option or cheap DFS choice for Thursday's slate. Although, it's unlikely that Schroder carries much fantasy value once Porter returns.

Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. (illness) is listed as doubtful for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. He was held out of Wednesday's game and it seems unlikely that he'll suit up here. The Rockets are probably going to hold out Porter during the final game before the All-Star break. Dennis Schroder started on Wednesday and finished with 23 points, six rebounds, and nine assists in 39 minutes. He'll be an interesting streaming option and DFS choice, assuming he starts again on Thursday.