Kevin Porter Jr. was conspicuously absent from the Houston Rockets' media day and will not be participating in the upcoming training camp or preseason games. This absence follows his arrest in New York last month for an alleged domestic assault and strangulation incident. Coach Ime Udoka and general manager Rafael Stone addressed the situation publicly for the first time, with Stone announcing that Porter's association with the Rockets has come to an end due to the troubling allegations.
Porter, previously acquired from the Cleveland Cavaliers, had a history of off-court issues, including accusations of violence and possession of a loaded firearm. Despite signing a significant contract extension, the league's domestic violence policy might allow the NBA to void the contract based on the ongoing investigations. Stone mentioned that the team is awaiting results from both police and NBA inquiries and emphasized that the matter is now in the league's hands.
