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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 / Fear The Sword / July 10

Craig Porter Jr. needs to graduate from Summer League

The third-year guard needs to maximize the opportunity this season. Craig Porter Jr. looked like a Swiss-Army Knife in the making when he made his Summer League debut for the Cleveland Cavaliers back in 2023.

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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 / Fear The Sword / July 3

Cleveland Cavaliers 2025 Summer League roster and schedule

Cavs are ready for Vegas! The Cleveland Cavaliers have announced their full roster and schedule for the 2025 Las Vegas Summer League. Notable names include rookies Tyrese Proctor and Saliou Niang, along with returnees such as Jaylon Tyson and Craig Porter.

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

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

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

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.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 29, 2024

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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.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / July 5, 2024

Cavs announce Summer League roster

Craig Porter Jr. will headline the group led by Jordan Ott. The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to defend their Las Vegas Summer League title from last season later this month.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / May 29, 2024

Season review: Craig Porter Jr.

Porter made the most of his rookie season in Cleveland. Craig Porter Jr. exceeded all expectations as an undrafted rookie who earned a standard NBA contract within a year of joining the Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / March 11, 2024

Final Score: Cleveland Cavaliers fall to the Phoenix Suns’ All-Star trio 117-111

In a game of two halves, the Suns broke the Cavaliers’ defense down, putting on a second-half scoring clinic This was another solid performance by Craig Porter Jr., who really made his mark down the stretch against the Suns.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / March 7, 2024

Craig Porter Jr. Staying Ready Amid Injuries To Cavaliers Roster

Craig Porter Jr.'s rookie season has been a roller coaster. He started the season on a two-way deal and played himself into a four-year contract extension with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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

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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.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / February 13, 2024