Heat Named Top Landing Spot for Free Agent Guard for 'Urgent' Reason
Miami needs another ball-handler, but Portland and Sacramento are also exploring Porter, whose 17.4 points and 7.4 assists last season fit the role.
- The Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers, and Sacramento Kings are exploring the possibility of signing free agent guard Kevin Porter Jr., who has been unsigned since the Milwaukee Bucks waived him in October.
- Porter's 17.4 points and 7.4 assists per game last season have made him an attractive target for multiple franchises, according to NBA insiders Marc Stein and Jake Fischer.
- The Heat view Porter as a potential fit due to his chemistry with Giannis Antetokounmpo, with whom he shared the floor for 48 games. However, Miami faces strict financial limitations that complicate a potential deal.
- Sacramento targets Porter to replace Ben Simmons, who suffered a torn Achilles before the season. Portland also pursues the guard despite a crowded backcourt featuring Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday.
- Porter's scoring and playmaking ability could bolster any team's rotation, as franchises weigh roster needs against financial constraints in the near future. His decision is expected soon.
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Blazers, Heat, Nuggets, Kings Interested In Kevin Porter Jr
Free agent guard Kevin Porter Jr. is drawing interest from several teams. Before Porter was waived by the Milwaukee Bucks, the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings both showed interest in trading for the veteran combo guard. Now, the Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat are showing interest in Porter, in addition to the Nuggets and Kings retaining their interest. Portland has lost guards Ja Morant and Vit Krejci to injuries in the first two week…
Heat Urged to Pounce on Free Agent Kevin Porter Jr
The Miami Heat need another ball-handler who can create for himself while also knocking down catch-and-shoot shots. If that ball-handler can slide across multiple positions, averages double-digit scoring for his career, and can give you some secondary playmaking, then the Heat should be exploring ways to bring them to Miami. That’s where Kevin Porter Jr. […]
NBA – The game leader, free since the beginning of the season, would be in the sights of four franchises: Miami, Portland, Sacramento and Denver. Cut by the Bucks a few [...]
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