During the Houston Rockets media day on Monday, GM, Rafael Stone announced that the franchise informed Kevin Porter Jr’s team that he will no longer be with the team after being arrested in New York City on charges of assault and strangulation.
As we previously reported, the incident allegedly involved his girlfriend, Kysre Gondrezick, a former WNBA player at the Millennium Hilton New York Hotel. The victim allegedly sustained a laceration to her face and complaining of pain in her neck, per CBS Sports. Since those charges, Porter’s status of being in the NBA has been in limbo but now after todays media day. The Rocket made it very clear that they will be moving forward without him.
“The allegations against [Porter] are deeply troubling,” Stone said. “Going back a few weeks, as soon as I heard the allegations, I informed his representatives that he could not be part of the Houston Rockets. He has not been with the team or around the team since that time.”
Porter is alleged to have struck Gondrezick multiple times and is accused of putting his hands around her neck somewhere during the reported altercation. Furthermore, his girlfriend claims to have been sleeping when she was woken up by the athlete allegedly hitting her. Known for his talent on the court, Porter’s off-court behavior has often overshadowed his potential. The Rockets took a chance on him by signing him to a four-year extension, hoping that he would be able to turn his life around. However, this latest incident raises questions about his ability to stay out of trouble and focus on his career.
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The allegations against Porter are grave, and if found guilty, he could face severe consequences. Assault and strangulation charges are both felonies, highlighting the severity of the situation at hand. It is important that the legal process takes its course and that justice is served for all parties involved.