Houston Rockets player Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested for assault and strangulation after an incident at a New York hotel Monday morning, a police spokesperson revealed.
The victim is Porter’s girlfriend, a former WNBA player, sources told ABC News.
Police responded to a 911 call around 6:45 a.m. and arrested Porter, 23, after investigating.
“Upon arrival, officers were informed that a 26-year-old woman suffered a laceration to her face and was complaining of neck pain,” the spokesperson said. “A preliminary investigation determined that a known individual hit her several times and placed himself on top of her with his hands around her neck. »
The woman was taken to hospital to be assessed, the spokesperson added.
“We are currently gathering information in this matter involving Kevin Porter Jr.,” the Rockets said in a statement. “We will not comment further at this time. »
Porter signed a four-year contract extension worth $82.5 million last season. Only $15.9 million is guaranteed this season under the deal, which was structured in a unique way given Porter’s problematic history off the field.
Porter was drafted 30th overall in 2019 after playing one season at USC, where he was suspended for misconduct. He played his rookie season with the Cleveland Cavaliers but did not join the team the following year due to personal reasons. He was then traded to the Rockets for a second-round pick in January 2022 after an argument with Cleveland personnel.
2023-09-11 18:57:00
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