Kevin Porter Jr. signs deal with Rockets for $82.5 Million

Guard Kevin Porter Jr. of the Houston Rockets has reached a four-year, $82.5 million contract extension.

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The unique structure of the agreement offers Porter enormous potential upside and safeguards for the Rockets.

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The first season of the agreement is guaranteed, and subsequent seasons have multiple ways to fully guarantee them.

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Porter received the extension before Monday at 6 o'clock. ET cutoff time for 2019 NBA draught class players.

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Porter has received a lot of time and attention from Houston GM Rafael Stone and coach Stephen Silas.

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Porter's talent is one thing that has never been in doubt.

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According to ESPN Stats & Information analysis, he had a great finish for Houston in the 2021–2022 season

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averaging 28.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 7.4 assists in the final seven games.

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