Red Nation Hoops: A Houston Rockets Newsletter

Red Nation Hoops: A Houston Rockets Newsletter

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Should the Rockets extend Kevin Porter Jr.?

Should the Rockets extend Kevin Porter Jr.?

Polarizing is an understatement.

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Jul 25, 2022
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Red Nation Hoops: A Houston Rockets Newsletter
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Should the Rockets extend Kevin Porter Jr.?
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Full disclosure: The plan was to write about Kevin Porter Jr. in August, but obviously the NBA news cycle does not care about my plans.

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“Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. and the organization have mutual interest in a contract extension before the start of the 2022-23 season, sources said.” theathletic.com/3446562/2022/0…
11:44 AM ∙ Jul 25, 2022
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Well, here we are. The most under-discussed topic of the Houston Rockets’ offseason has reared its ugly head. For those who don’t know, if things stand pat, 22-year-old guard Kevin Porter Jr. will become a restricted free agent next summer. That means this summer, Porter is an obvious extension candidate for the Rockets.

Should the Rockets actually go ahead and extend him?

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