Jamal Crawford to Paolo Banchero: Inside the amazing making of the Seattle–to-NBA Pipeline

PAOLO BANCHERO TWISTS His 6-foot-10 frame was transformed into a children’s chair with Lego towers surrounding it. Computer desks are adorned with “Don’t Touch” signs, which are child-scrawled warnings in a city of plastic. It’s hardly a scene where you’d expect to see the $50.16 million-deal-wielding budding star of the Orlando Magic. Banchero hasn’t worn … Read more

Rockets and Kevin Porter Jr. reach agreement for a 4-year extension of $82.5M

Houston Rockets Guard Kevin Porter Jr. According to Sam Permut, RocNation’s Sports agent, the actor has agreed to a contract extension of four years worth $82.5million. Porter Jr. will enjoy significant upside and the Rockets are protected by the extension. Sources confirmed that the first season of the agreement is guaranteed. Future seasons will be … Read more

Kevin Porter Jr.’s trash talking fuels Stephen Curry’s fourth-quarter explosion in win against the Houston Rockets

12:56 AM ET Kendra AndrewsESPN HOUSTON — The Houston Chronicle reports that the Houston Star-Times has republished the story for the second time in ten days. Houston RocketsThey were giving the Golden State WarriorsThey gave everything they had to fight for. For three quarters it seemed to be wearing down the Warriors. However, the fourth … Read more

Sources say Houston Rockets will suspend Kevin Porter and Christian Wood because of their poor behavior

12:12 PM ET Adrian Wojnarowski Close Senior NBA Insider Host of the Woj Pod In 2017, I joined ESPN Tim MacMahon Close ESPN Staff Writer Signed up for ESPNDallas.com September 2009. It covers the Dallas Cowboys & Dallas Mavericks ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM – Regularly featured The Houston RocketsSuspending Kevin Porter Jr.. and Christian WoodMonday’s … Read more

Kevin Porter Jr., Houston Rockets, leaves arena following halftime confrontation

12:19 AM ET Tim MacMahon Close ESPN Staff Writer In September 2009, I joined ESPNDallas.com It covers the Dallas Cowboys & Dallas Mavericks Regularly appears on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FM Adrian Wojnarowski Close Senior NBA Insider Host of the Woj Pod In 2017, I joined ESPN Houston Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. After a … Read more

Jalen Inexperienced, Houston Rockets’ younger player and lessons at “John Lucas College”

JALEN GREENHEARSThe wrath of the old man with the distinctive, raspy voice. The Rockets’ shootaround starts just an hour early, but almost half of the roster is already at the Footprint Middle ground, Phoenix, doing three-man pick and roll drills. John Lucas, the Rockets’ assistant coach aged 68, provides working commentary throughout the exercise, often … Read more