Porter has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Dallas due to a left groin strain.
The groin injury is a new concern for Porter, who is set to miss his first game due to injury since Jan. 30. With the 26-year-old guard out, Keon Ellis and Dennis Schroder are candidates for a slight bump in minutes.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Drops out of rotation
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Porter (coach's decision) went unused off the bench Wednesday in the Cavaliers' 128-122 loss to the Magic.
Porter failed to see any playing time for the first time since Feb. 22, ending a stretch of seven consecutive appearances in which he averaged 3.3 points, 4.1 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 0.6 steals in 16.6 minutes per contest. The third-year guard had been able to maintain a spot on the second unit while the Cavaliers were without some key contributors, but Porter could find himself out of the rotation more often than not moving forward now that James Harden, Donovan Mitchell and Dean Wade have all returned to action following recent multi-game absences.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Picks up slack with nine assists
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Porter finished with eight points (3-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds and nine assists in 22 minutes during Wednesday's 118-116 loss to the Bucks.
Porter capitalized on the absences of Donovan Mitchell (groin) and James Harden (thumb), handing out a team-high nine dimes off the bench. However, Wednesday marked just the second time Porter has appeared in Cleveland's last four outings, putting him at risk of falling out of the rotation altogether once the Cavaliers' dynamic backcourt duo is back healthy.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Falls out of rotation
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Porter (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Friday's 118-113 win over the Hornets.
Porter didn't end up playing for non-injury-related reasons for the first time since Dec. 25, as the Cavaliers opted to go with Nae'Qwan Tomlin and Thomas Bryant as the ninth and 10th men in the rotation rather than using the 25-year-old guard. Cleveland should get Evan Mobley (calf) back for its next game Sunday in Oklahoma City, and Max Strus (foot) could also be cleared to make his season debut at some point further down the road. With that in mind, it's difficult to envision Porter reclaiming regular minutes anytime soon while the Cleveland roster is at close to full strength.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Drops 12 dimes in return
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Porter closed Sunday's 130-111 win over the Trail Blazers with three points (1-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, 12 assists, two blocks and five steals across 28 minutes.
Porter struggled to score during the victory, but he adeptly handled floor general duties while on the court. Donovan Mitchell has slid into the point guard role during Darius Garland's (toe) absence, but his scoring responsibilities far outweigh the need to move the ball around. Porter took care of that job as he stepped in throughout the game to spell Micthell and Sam Merrill.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Questionable for Sunday
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Porter (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Porter remains day-to-day after missing Friday's game against the Suns. Porter is averaging 17.8 minutes across his last six appearances for Cleveland.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Ruled out Friday
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Porter (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Suns.
Porter was a late addition to the injury report Friday and won't suit up due to left knee soreness. Tyrese Proctor and Lonzo Ball are candidates for increased minutes due to Porter being sidelined. The 25-year-old guard's next opportunity to play will come Sunday against Portland.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Now questionable with knee injury
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Porter is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Suns due to left knee soreness.
Porter is in jeopardy of missing his sixth game of the season and first since Christmas Day against the Knicks. He's averaging 17.6 minutes per game in a reserve role this season, and those minutes would likely be absorbed by Lonzo Ball and Tyrese Proctor if Porter is not cleared to play Friday.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Dishes 11 assists in starting role
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Porter chipped in two points (1-5 FG, 0-2 FT), 11 assists and three rebounds in 22 minutes during Friday's 117-115 win over Philadelphia.
Porter moved into the starting lineup with Darius Garland (toe) sidelined and struggled to score, but he made a clear impact as a facilitator in Cleveland's narrow win. The 25-year-old matched a career high with 11 dimes, marking his first double-digit assist performance of the campaign. When given extended run, the Wichita State product often showcases his passing ability, averaging 5.6 assists in 14 games with at least 22 minutes played this season.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Starting Thursday
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Porter is in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with Minnesota.
Porter will be joined in the first unit by Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen. This will be Porter's first start this season, but he's capable of racking up the defensive stats when given the minutes, so he's on the radar as a streaming target with just four games on Thursday's slate.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Fills up the stat sheet in 28 mins
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Porter closed with eight points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, nine assists, three blocks and two steals across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 120-116 win over the Pacers.
With Donovan Mitchell (rest) taking the night off, Porter saw some increased opportunity and made the most of it, matching his season high in blocks, assists and rebounds. Whenever Mitchell or Darius Garland needs a night off, Porter will be someone to consider throwing out there in daily fantasy leagues.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Near triple-double off bench
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Porter ended Tuesday's 141-118 victory over the Pelicans with 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals across 22 minutes.
It was a well-rounded effort for Porter on Tuesday, with the third-year guard finishing with a season high in rebounds while dishing his most assists since Nov. 12 against the Heat (nine dimes). It was also his first game scoring in double-digits since Dec. 5 against the Spurs, and while his minutes have fluctuated this season, Porter should have a more reliable role in the rotation in games when Lonzo Ball (knee) is sidelined.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Available to play
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Porter (illness) is available for Monday's matchup with the Hornets, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
Porter is back after a one-game stint on the sidelines, and he should resume his usual role in the second unit. Porter is averaging 5.0 points and 2.4 assists per game this season.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Expected to play
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Porter (illness) is probable to play Monday against Charlotte.
Porter is expected to return after missing Friday's game against the Bulls. The guard is averaging 11.0 minutes over his last three appearances.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Out with illness
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Porter is out for Friday's game against the Bulls due to an illness, per Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network.
Porter is joining Donovan Mitchell (illness) as a spectator Friday, with both players being under the weather. With both guards sidelined, Tyrese Proctor, Lonzo Ball and Nae'Qwan Tomlin should help pick up the slack.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Receives 11 minutes in return
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Porter (hamstring) finished with four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 11 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 117-115 loss to the Celtics.
Porter made his return to action after missing the Cavaliers' previous three games due to a left hamstring strain. Though he was part of the rotation Sunday, Porter could see his minutes disappear entirely once Cleveland returns to full strength in the backcourt and on the wing. Lonzo Ball (knee) should be back for Monday's game against the Pacers, and Sam Merrill (hand) and Max Strus (foot) could also be back in the mix at some point.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Back in action
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Porter (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against the Celtics, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.
Porter has missed the last three games due to a left hamstring strain, but he will return to the lineup Sunday. With Lonzo Ball (knee) and Sam Merrill (hand) out of the lineup, Porter could see a sizable role in his return.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Iffy for Sunday
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Porter (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Celtics.
Porter is in jeopardy of missing his fourth consecutive contest due to a left hamstring strain. If the 25-year-old guard is ultimately ruled out, Tyrese Proctor will likely see a bump in minutes.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Ruled out vs. Hawks
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Porter (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against the Hawks, Ethan Sands of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
A hamstring injury is causing a third consecutive absence for Porter, whose next opportunity to play comes Sunday against the Celtics. His void in the lineup could result in a few extra minutes for Lonzo Ball and Jaylon Tyson on Friday.
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Cavaliers' Craig Porter: Posts solid all-around night
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Porter closed Wednesday's 114-104 loss to the Rockets with nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), seven rebounds, five assists and two blocks over 26 minutes.
Porter made a significant impact despite coming off the bench, leading Cleveland in assists while tying Jarrett Allen for the team lead in rebounds. Porter's offensive production wasn't much to look at, though he didn't receive many opportunities. He has benefitted from the absence of Darius Garland (toe), but those chances may diminish soon as Garland inches closer to a return.
