NBA trade news: Kevin Porter Jr. traded to Rockets following Cavs locker room bust-up

Kevin Porter Jr's days in Cleveland were numbered ever since his locker room outburst earlier this week. A first-round pick in 2019 draft, 20-year-old reportedly threw his food during after his locker was moved on Friday. Reports suggest that Cavaliers spent weekend trying to trade him, before eventually striking a deal with Houston Rockets. 

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NBA trade news: Rockets seal Kevin Porter Jr Rockets trade after Cavaliers locker room bust-up 

According to reports from ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Athletic's Shams Charania, Cleveland Cavaliers have traded Kevin Porter Jr to Houston Rockets. 20-year-old was a strong piece in rotation for Cavs last season but was yet to play a game this season, having been out due to personal issues. He returned last week but confronted general manr Koby Altman and coach J.B. Bickerstaff after kwing that his locker room had been shifted. 

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duo, especially latter, was disgusted by 2019 first-round pick's choice of words, which ultimately led to ir decision to trade him. Kevin Porter Jr bust-up was a result of his new locker being located in an area designated for younger and end-of--bench players are situated, after arrival of Taurean Prince from Brooklyn Nets. 20-year-old has had a tumultuous last few months and was arrested after he flipped his car in vember.

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Athletic reported that Porter Jr was charged with improper handling of a firearm in a motor vehicle, failure to control vehicle and possession of marijuana. Authorities determined Porter was t impaired when he crashed his car and a grand jury refused to indict him on marijuana or weapons charges after USC product proved he didn't kw re was a gun in vehicle.  Kevin Porter Jr trade will see Cleveland receive a future second-round pick in deal. 

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NBA trade news: Kevin Porter Jr stats 

Kevin Porter Jr averd 10.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 50 games as a rookie last season for Cavaliers. While he hasn't played this season, Houston Rockets will be acquiring a high-upside scoring option as y come to terms with a rebuild after James Harden's exit. As for 20-year-old, Porter Jr has a chance at a fresh start with Houston and could bode well for both parties if he reaches his potential down line. 

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