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How Craig Porter Jr.’s ‘commitment to being elite’ has made him invaluable to Cavs’ success

Before his third season officially got underway, Craig Porter Jr. told ClutchPoints that there was much more he could bring to the table for the Cleveland

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Craig Porter Jr. plays thankless role for Cavaliers this season

Craig Porter Jr. has earned his keep with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The former Vincennes University and Wichita State basketball standout went undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft before signing a two-way deal with the Cavaliers just months later.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / October 8

‘Iron sharpens iron’ How two Cavs prospects are challenging each other to improve

It can be hard for younger prospects to find consistent minutes on a team with championship aspirations. The Cleveland Cavaliers don’t have much room for youth development while they hunt for a title this season.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 30

NBA Notes: Cavs, Craig Porter Jr, Knicks, Thunder, Kenrich Williams

Cleveland guard Craig Porter Jr. is making his intentions clear heading into Year 3 and he’s not exactly mincing words. In an exclusive interview with Spencer Davies of ClutchPoints, Porter spoke about attacking camp with urgency and earning trust from the top down.

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How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 29

Exclusive: Craig Porter Jr. taking initiative for Cavs in ‘prove yourself’ league

Heading into his third NBA season, Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. is taking a proactive approach. His voice is as urgent as it’s ever been, exuding a stern tone when describing how he plans to attack training camp and earn the organization’s trust from top to bottom.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 15

How Craig Porter Jr. will have to hold off recent NBA draftee Tyrese Proctor

The Cleveland Cavaliers decided to take a guard late in the 2025 NBA Draft. By selecting Duke’s Tyrese Proctor in the second round with the 49th overall selection, the team added more depth to the backcourt for the upcoming campaign.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 12

Cavaliers Guard's Status Uncertain for Remainder of Summer League

Injuries keep hitting the Cleveland Cavaliers at guard, with the latest victim being third-year point guard Craig Porter Jr., who is dealing with sore left hamstring.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 12

Three Cavs To Closely Watch In Vegas Summer Run

The Cavaliers are back in action Saturday at the Las Vegas Summer League, looking to bounce back from an opening loss as they face the Milwaukee Bucks.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 10

NBA Draft Expert Names 2nd-Year Player as One to Watch in Cavaliers Summer League

At long last, the Cleveland Cavaliers are about to join the fray for NBA Summer League. They weren't able to participate in the California Classic or in Salt Lake City, but they're gearing up for their first game of NBA 2K26 Summer League on Thursday, June 10.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / February 8

Report: Cavaliers 'Insisted' On Keeping Vital Player In Hawks Trade Talks

More details are emerging about the Cleveland Cavaliers' blockbuster trade with the Atlanta Hawks to acquire De'Andre Hunter now that were two days removed from the deal going down.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 15

Cavaliers Guard, Veteran Named Trade Candidates As Deadline Nears

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a tough decision to make in the coming weeks. Should they go all in and trade for a win-now player or keep the roster with the best record in the NBA together for their playoff run?

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 11, 2024

Cleveland Cavaliers' Top Breakout Player Identified

The Cleveland Cavaliers will primarily relying on their quartet of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen heading into the 2024-25 NBA season, and rightfully so.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 30, 2024

Cavs Breakout Guard Is Excited For Evolving Role This Season

A year ago, Craig Porter Jr. signed a two-way deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers, hoping to appear in a few NBA games along the way. Now, he's signed a long-term contract and has a chance to be in the team's rotation after a breakout rookie season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / September 20, 2024

Craig Porter Jr.: His outside shot holds him back

Porter had a promising rookie season but more work needs to be done. For an undrafted rookie, last season couldn’t have gone much better for Craig Porter Jr.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 29, 2024

Four under-the-radar NBA players to watch for next season

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Golden State Warriors News / Fear The Sword / July 17, 2024

Cavs suffer double-digit defeat to Warriors

The Cavs couldn’t get anything going in this one-sided loss. The Golden State Warriors set the tempo early. They opened the game with a 7-0 scoring run that was indicative of how things would play out.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / July 9, 2024

Craig Porter Jr. Reflects On Rookie Season With Cleveland Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers struck gold during the 2023 NBA Draft night, but it wasn’t because of what happened during the 60 picks in the draft. The team signed undrafted free agent Craig Porter Jr.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / July 8, 2024

Craig Porter Jr. says his ankle injury still bothers him

Porter sprained his ankle at the end of the regular season. Cleveland Cavaliers guard Craig Porter Jr. revealed that the ankle he twisted back in April is still causing him discomfort.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / February 14, 2024

Craig Porter Jr Deal With Cavs Partially Guaranteed, Includes Team Option

All that rookie point guard Craig Porter Jr. likely cares about is that his two-way contract was converted to a standard deal. The Cavs made it official in an announcement on Wednesday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 14, 2024

These NBA teams' championship odds shortened after the trade deadline

If you found yourself underwhelmed by this year's NBA trade deadline, you aren't alone. Oddsmakers weren't terribly moved this time around either, but there have been some changes of note.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / BasketballNews.com / February 14, 2024

Cleveland Cavaliers sign Craig Porter Jr. to four-year contract

The Cleveland Cavaliers have signed rookie Craig Porter Jr. to a four-year contract, as reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Porter, an undrafted guard out of Wichita State, has been instrumental for the Cavs this season by filling in for then-injured point guard Darius Garland.