On July 1, Beijing time, there was heavy news in the NBA trade market, according to The Athletic, the Los Angeles Clippers officially signed former Rockets potential newcomer Kevin Porter Jr. on a two-year contract with a player option. This signing undoubtedly breathes new life into the Clippers and heralds Porter's return to shine on a new stage.
Kevin Porter Jr. played in 59 games for the Rockets in the 2022-23 season, averaging 19.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game, showing all-round strength and great potential. However, in the summer of 2023, due to a series of off-court factors, he was traded by the Rockets to the Thunder, and then cut by the Thunder and temporarily left the NBA stage.
However, Porter hasn't given up on his basketball dreams. After leaving the NBA, he moved to play in the Greek league and caught the attention of several NBA teams with a strong performance for six consecutive weeks in April and May. Eventually, he opted to join the Los Angeles Clippers in hopes of proving his worth here again.
The Clippers welcome the addition of Kevin Porter Jr. and look forward to him bringing new energy and fighting power to the team. The Clippers have always been an offense-oriented team, and Porter's scoring ability and assist ability will undoubtedly help the team even more. In addition, his youth and potential make him an important part of the future development of the Clippers.
The addition of Kevin Porter Jr. not only brings new hope to the Clippers, but also gives him a chance to reprove his worth in the NBA. I believe that in the new season, he will play a bigger role in the Clippers' system and bring more exciting games to the fans.