Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Season-best numbers in loss
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Porter ended with 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-3 3Pt), three rebounds and three assists over 25 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 120-117 loss to the Celtics.
The second-year guard saw his largest workload of the season due to injuries to Max Strus (ankle), Caris LeVert (knee) and Isaac Okoro (ankle), and Porter responded with his highest scoring output so far in 2024-25. The Wichita State product could continue to see an increased role in the short term, but LeVert's return in particular will likely bump Porter back to the end of the bench.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Limited again in victory
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Porter had three points (1-1 FG, 1-2 FT), one rebound and two assists in 11 minutes during Wednesday's 114-106 victory over the 76ers.
Porter logged 11 minutes in the win, the first time his playing time has exceeded double-digits all season. Having won 13 straight games to begin the campaign, the Cavaliers are unlikely to tinker with their rotation unless absolutely necessary. For that reason, Porter is destined to remain nothing but a depth piece, at least for the foreseeable future.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Plays five minutes in return
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Porter (thumb) logged two assists and one rebound in five minutes off the bench in Saturday's 114-113 win over the Bucks.
Porter had missed the previous three games with a right thumb sprain before he returned to action Saturday in the second leg of the back-to-back set. Prior to suffering the injury, Porter hadn't been part of the rotation, but head coach Kenny Atkinson turned the reserve guard loose for five minutes in the second quarter Saturday, and he performed well during his time on the court. However, if Caris LeVert (knee) is back in action for Monday's rematch with the Bucks, Porter is likely to fall back out of the rotation.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Available Saturday
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Porter (thumb) is available for Saturday's game against the Bucks.
As expected, Porter has been upgraded from probable to available. With Caris LeVert (knee) sidelined, there may be some extra reserve minutes for Porter against Milwaukee.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Expected to play against Milwaukee
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Porter (thumb) is listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Bucks.
Porter is expected to return to action after missing Cleveland's previous three contests with a sprained right thumb. With Caris LeVert (knee) out, it could open up an opportunity for Porter to receive increased playing time.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Out for Friday
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Porter (thumb) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus Orlando.
Porter is dealing with a sprained right thumb and will miss his third consecutive game Friday. However, the 24-year-old's absence shouldn't cause any major waves in the rotation.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Unlikely to play against Orlando
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Porter (thumb) is listed as doubtful for Friday's game versus the Magic.
Porter is expected to miss his third straight contest Friday while dealing with a right thumb sprain. However, the 24-year-old guard being listed as doubtful instead of out initially could indicate that he is nearing a return to action.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Not playing Monday
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Porter (thumb) has been ruled out ahead of Monday's game against the Knicks, per the NBA's injury report.
Porter may have picked up the injury during the Cavaliers' 135-116 win over the Wizards on Saturday. He's played only four minutes off the bench over his last two outings, so the Cavs' rotation won't take a big hit for Monday's contest. Porter's next chance at suiting up will be at home against the Lakers on Wednesday.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Dealing with thumb sprain
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Porter is questionable for Monday's game against the Knicks due to a right thumb sprain.
Porter has played 12 minutes through Cleveland's first three games, so his potential absence shouldn't impact the rotation. Ty Jerome has beaten out Porter for the backup role behind Darius Garland.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Sidelined for Game 4
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Porter (ankle) won't play in Monday's Game 4 against the Celtics.
Porter has missed 11 consecutive contests due to a sprained left ankle. Even if healthy, Porter likely wouldn't factor into the rotation.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Another absence coming
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Porter (ankle) won't play in Saturday's Game 3 against the Celtics.
Porter will miss his 10th straight game Saturday due to a left ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up is Game 4 on Monday.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Ruled out for Game 2
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Porter (ankle) will remain out for Game 2 against the Celtics on Thursday.
Porter has yet to suit up for any of the Cavaliers' playoff games thus far, but even if he were active, he wouldn't be included in the rotation.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Still out
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Porter (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 1 against the Celtics.
Porter didn't play during the opening-round series and will remain sidelined to start the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Even if the undrafted rookie is cleared, he isn't guaranteed playing time in the postseason.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Out again Sunday
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Porter (ankle) will not play in Sunday's Game 7 against the Magic.
This will be the seventh game in a row on the shelf for Porter, and he remains without a timetable for a return.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Still out
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Porter (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Game 5 against the Magic.
Porter has yet to suit up during the postseason due to a left ankle sprain. Even when he's healthy, the undrafted rookie isn't guaranteed minutes.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Won't play Thursday
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Porter (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's Game 3 matchup with Orlando.
Porter has yet to play this postseason, but he's a negligible part of the rotation. His next chance to wear a uniform will come Saturday.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Out to start postseason
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Porter (ankle) has been ruled out for Game 2 of the opening-round series against the Magic on Monday.
Porter continues to work his way back from a left ankle sprain he suffered during the regular-season finale. Even if he's cleared soon, the rookie isn't guaranteed a role in the postseason rotation.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Ruled out for Saturday
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Porter (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's Game 1 against the Magic.
Porter sprained his left ankle during Sunday's regular-season finale against the Hornets and will be sidelined to begin the playoffs. It's unclear when Porter will return, but once he's healthy, he could struggle to find playing time as part of a strong bench unit consisting of Caris LeVert, Sam Merrill and Isaac Okoro.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Exits due to injury
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Porter has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against Charlotte after suffering an apparent left ankle sprain in the first quarter, Chris Fedor of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
With Darius Garland (back) sitting out the regular-season finale, Porter drew the start but was limited to just 10 minutes of court time before exiting with the injury. He totaled two points (1-2 FG), three rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block before departing. Fedor notes that Porter wasn't putting any weight on his injured leg upon exiting the court, so the rookie's availability for the start of the Cavaliers' postseason run could be in question.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Good to go Saturday
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Porter (illness) is available for Saturday's game versus the Lakers.
Porter has been upgraded from probable to available Saturday after missing Cleveland's last four contests with an illness. The 23-year-old guard should provide some depth in the Cavaliers' backcourt.
