History of Kevin Porter Jr. in Timeline
Bryan Kevin Porter Jr., known as KPJ, is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA. He previously played college basketball for the USC Trojans. He is a professional athlete in the sport of basketball.
May 4, 2000: Bryan Kevin Porter Jr. Born
On May 4, 2000, Bryan Kevin Porter Jr., later known as KPJ, was born in the United States. He would later become a professional basketball player in the NBA.
2004: Death of Bryan Kevin Porter Sr.
In 2004, Bryan Kevin Porter Jr.'s father, Bryan Kevin Porter Sr., passed away in a shooting. At the time, Porter Jr. was only four years old and subsequently raised by his mother in South Seattle.
2008: DeRozan Rated as Five-Star Recruit
In 2008, DeMar DeRozan became the first USC player to be rated a five-star recruit by Rivals before Kevin Porter Jr.
March 3, 2018: Loss in Class 3A State Championship Game
On March 3, 2018, Kevin Porter Jr. recorded 22 points and 11 rebounds in Rainier Beach's Class 3A state championship game loss to Garfield High School.
November 6, 2018: USC Debut
On November 6, 2018, Kevin Porter Jr. debuted for USC, scoring 15 points off the bench in an 83–62 win over Robert Morris.
2018: Ranked as Top Recruit
In 2018, Kevin Porter Jr. was considered a five-star recruit by recruiting services 247Sports and Rivals, and a four-star recruit by ESPN. He was the top-ranked player from Washington in the 2018 class.
2018: Projected First-Round Prospect
Since the start of the 2018 season, Kevin Porter Jr. was projected as a first-round prospect for the 2019 NBA draft.
January 10, 2019: Return From Injury
On January 10, 2019, Kevin Porter Jr. returned from a quad contusion injury, scoring five points in 25 minutes for USC.
July 3, 2019: Signed with Cleveland Cavaliers
On July 3, 2019, the Cleveland Cavaliers announced that they had signed Kevin Porter Jr. after he was drafted and traded.
2019: Declared for NBA Draft
In 2019, Kevin Porter Jr. announced his intention to forgo his remaining collegiate eligibility and declare for the NBA draft.
2019: Projected First-Round Prospect
In 2019, Kevin Porter Jr. was projected as a first-round prospect for the NBA draft.
November 15, 2020: Charged for Improper Handling of Firearm
On November 15, 2020, Kevin Porter Jr. was charged by Mahoning County police for improper handling of a firearm in a vehicle following a single-car accident.
2020: Inactive at Start of Season
In 2020, Kevin Porter Jr. started the season inactive due to an off-season weapons charge, which was later dropped.
January 18, 2021: Cavaliers to Trade or Release Porter
On January 18, 2021, the Cavaliers announced that Kevin Porter Jr. would either be traded or released following an outburst regarding a locker change after the acquisition of Taurean Prince.
January 21, 2021: Traded to Houston Rockets
On January 21, 2021, Kevin Porter Jr. was traded to the Houston Rockets for a future top-55 protected second round pick.
February 10, 2021: Debuted for Rio Grande Valley Vipers
On February 10, 2021, Kevin Porter Jr. debuted for the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the Rockets' G League affiliate, in their season opener.
March 11, 2021: Debut with Rockets
On March 11, 2021, Kevin Porter Jr. made his official debut with the Houston Rockets, contributing 13 points, ten assists, and five rebounds in a loss against the Sacramento Kings.
January 1, 2022: Altercation and Leaving Game Early
On January 1, 2022, during a game against the Denver Nuggets, Kevin Porter Jr. and teammate Christian Wood had a verbal altercation with Rockets assistant coach John Lucas, leading Porter to throw an object and leave the Toyota Center before the game ended.
March 31, 2022: First Triple Double
On March 31, 2022, Kevin Porter Jr. recorded his first triple double with 30 points, 12 rebounds and 12 assists in a 121–118 loss against Sacramento.
October 17, 2022: Contract Extension with Rockets
On October 17, 2022, Kevin Porter Jr. agreed to a four-year, $82.5 million contract extension with the Houston Rockets.
March 23, 2023: Second Triple Double
On March 23, 2023, Kevin Porter Jr. recorded his second triple double with 14 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a 130–125 loss against Memphis.
September 11, 2023: Arrested for Assault
On September 11, 2023, Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested and charged by the New York Police Department for assaulting his girlfriend, Kysre Gondrezick.
October 17, 2023: Traded to and Waived by Thunder
On October 17, 2023, Kevin Porter Jr. was traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder following his domestic assault charge but was waived after the trade was completed.
January 23, 2024: Accepted Plea Deal
On January 23, 2024, Kevin Porter Jr. accepted a deal, pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge of reckless assault and a second-degree harassment violation.
April 2, 2024: Signed with Greek Club PAOK
On April 2, 2024, Kevin Porter Jr. signed with Greek club PAOK for the rest of the season.
July 10, 2024: Signed with Los Angeles Clippers
On July 10, 2024, Kevin Porter Jr. signed with the Los Angeles Clippers.
February 6, 2025: Traded to Milwaukee Bucks
On February 6, 2025, Kevin Porter Jr. was traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for MarJon Beauchamp.
June 30, 2025: Agreed to Return to the Bucks
On June 30, 2025, Kevin Porter Jr. agreed to a two-year, $11 million contract to return to the Bucks.
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