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We are in the stretch run of the 2026 offseason period and the Cleveland Cavaliers still have some legitimate questions to answer regarding their bench.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / September 14

Cavs have three candidates for backup point guard job

For once, the Cavaliers don’t need training camp to determine their starting lineup. The more interesting competition will take place behind it. Craig Porter Jr., rookie Meleek Thomas and second-year guard Tyrese Proctor enter camp as the primary candidates for Cleveland’s backup point guard minutes, as Mack Perry of NBA on SI examined.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 11

Cavs’ New Contracts With Mario Hezonja and Craig Porter Jr. Have Key Guarantee Dates

As the offseason goes into its final weeks before training camp begins, the trigger dates for guaranteeing contracts is starting to set in. A number of signings have been made by teams like the Kings with Ben Simmons, adding players they can get a look at before ensuring they land on the opening day roster.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / September 5

Craig Porter Jr. Must Seize This Upcoming Opportunity With Cavs

After a series of moves that has left the team hard-capped at the first apron with essentially zero flexibility remaining, the Cavaliers are very likely to enter the season as is.

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The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 31

Pros and Cons of Potential Craig Porter Jr. Trade for Cleveland Cavaliers

For the past three years, Craig Porter Jr. has filled in whenever the Cavs have a need. A guard goes down with an injury? Toss him in. They’re looking for an extra ball-handler on the floor?

NBA News / Hoops Wire / August 14

NBA Notes: Cavs, Craig Porter Jr, Mavericks, Klay Thompson, Kings

Craig Porter Jr. has spent three seasons proving he belongs in the NBA. The question entering Year 4 may be whether there’s still room for him in the Cavaliers’ rotation.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 13

Cleveland Cavaliers Must Decide What’s Next for Craig Porter Jr.

Whenever he opts to re-sign, James Harden will reclaim his starting spot. That’s all set. Where the discussion begins is with the backup point guards of the Cavs.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / June 22

Cavs Exercise Option On Craig Porter Jr.’s Contract

The Cavaliers have exercised their option on Craig Porter Jr.‘s contract for next season, Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com tweets. The club option of $2,406,205 is non-guaranteed; it becomes fully guaranteed if he’s still on the roster through Jan.

NBA News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NBA players to never play in college

Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / June 22

Cavs exercise team option on Craig Porter Jr

Craig Porter Jr. presumably will be back with the Cavaliers next season. The team announced Monday that it has exercised its fourth-year option on the reserve guard, ensuring he’ll remain under contract through the 2026-27 season.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / June 10

Cavs final report card: Craig Porter Jr.

Craig Porter Jr. hoped to take the next step forward as a consistent rotational player for the Cleveland Cavaliers this season. How close did he get? All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.

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NBA News / Total Apex Sports / February 26

Bucks Hold Off Short-Handed Cavaliers 118-116 in Thriller

Kevin Porter Jr. hit the shot that mattered most. With 20.2 seconds left on the clock and the game tied at 116, he stepped up to the free-throw line and drained a mid-range jumper to give the Milwaukee Bucks a 118-116 lead they wouldn’t relinquish.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 25

Bucks’ Kevin Porter Jr. climbs ladder on Cavs’ Jarrett Allen

The Milwaukee Bucks are turning a corner, at least from head coach Doc Rivers’ perspective, and they’ve gone 7-3 thus far in the calendar month of February.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / January 12

Craig Porter Jr. is the backup point guard the Cavs need

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been searching for reliable reserve point guard play for a little while now. They had it last year with Ty Jerome, who turned in the best season of his career and earned a lucrative deal from the Memphis Grizzlies.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / January 9

Inside Cleveland Cavaliers starting lineup struggles vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

The Cavaliers still aren't able to put all the pieces together. On Thursday, Jan. 8, the Cavaliers traveled up to the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., for a crossover conference matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / January 9

14 stats to explain Cavs 131-122 loss to Timberwolves: Defense remains an issue

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ poor defense and bad starting lineup choice did them in as they fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 131-122. The stats in the table below are from Cleaning the Glass.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / January 8

Winners and Losers: Cavs at Wolves – Starting lineup tanks an otherwise strong game

The Cleveland Cavaliers couldn’t complete a fourth-quarter comeback as they fell 131-122 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. We can split this game into two distinct winners and losers.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / January 3

Cavs Notes: Craig Porter Jr, Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, intangibles

The Cavaliers survived this one. That’s the right word. Cleveland held on for a 113-108 win over a short-handed Nuggets, and while the result counts the same, the path there was anything but smooth.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 30

NBA Notes: Cavs, Craig Porter Jr, Magic, Paolo Banchero, Bulls

Veteran point guard Lonzo Ball was a DNP-CD on Monday as the Cavaliers picked up an impressive road win in San Antonio. Head coach Kenny Atkinson said the decision was about both lineup flexibility and the bigger picture, writes Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31

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

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.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / July 29, 2024

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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.