Rockets will offer linebacker Porter's extension offer with roster cap space as the primary consideration

2022-08-06 12:49

Rockets will offer linebacker Porter's extension offer with roster cap space as the primary consideration

 

According to "HoopsHype" sports reporter Michael Scotto, the Houston Rockets are still interested in signing a contract extension with 22-year-old guard Kevin Porter Jr., but the team will currently use next summer's lineup cap space as the primary consideration. Offers to re-contract will put the team's interests first, and it is likely to try to sign Porter at a low price.


Porter was selected by the Milwaukee Bucks with the 30th pick in the first round of the 2019 NBA Draft and was later traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a three-team trade. Until Porter was traded to the Rockets in January last year, he scored 50 points and 11 assists in a single game representing the Rockets, becoming the league's first single-game player to score more than 50 points and 10 assists in a single game. Young player, and he also recorded the first triple-double of his league career last season.


Porter played in 2 seasons with the Rockets and played in 87 games, averaging 16.6 points per game. He averaged 15.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.1 steals and 0.4 blocks per 31.3 minutes played in 61 regular-season games last season. He shot 37.5 percent from three-point range and 41.5 percent from the field. However, Porter's next season will be the last season of his four-year rookie contract. Earlier reports have pointed out that Porter is not in the Rockets' long-term plan, but Porter's performance at the top of the Rockets is obvious to all, and believes that he Will be an important role in the young squad.


Although the Rockets intend to re-sign Porter, the Rockets will prioritize the financial situation of the roster. Considering Porter's potential starting standard offer of around $8.5 million, that means the Rockets are reluctant to offer a higher offer than when he enters restricted free agency next summer. It is reported that as Porter's performance level continues to increase over time, this may make his worth in the free agency market next summer. That's pretty bad for the Rockets' finances, and the team is reluctant to give up the young guard for nothing.


It is understood that if the Rockets fail to sign Porter's contract extension by next summer, general manager Rafael Stone is likely to increase Porter's offer to the cap of $9.7 million to sign in free agency. under him. But for the team, the current offer of about $8.5 million to Porter to sign a contract extension will be the default for the minimum financial expenditure.


But the team believes that any contract extension with Porter at this stage will take the Rockets' interests as the primary consideration. Porter is likely to be offered a sub-$8.5 million offer and long-term financial security for the possibility of re-signing the young guard early for a low price. As for Porter, it remains to be seen whether he will want to get a contract offer that is lower than his own value, but has the right to continue to play for the Rockets with a long-term contract guarantee. However, the 22-year-old Porter is still young, he can continue to stay in the Rockets and have a bigger breakthrough next season, greatly increasing the value of his qualifications.