Craig Porter Jr.
#9PG · Cleveland Cavaliers
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 160 | 4.6 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 48.5% | 38.2% | 67.7% |
| 2025-26 | 58 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 44.4% | 36.1% | 55.6% |
| 2024-25 | 6 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 50.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2023-24 | 51 | 5.6 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 50.9% | 35.3% | 73.2% |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
Total Value
$4.6M
AAV
$4.6M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Craig Porter Jr.'s contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C- CVI grade. At $4.6M per year over 1 year, this is a minimum-level contract. Craig's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Point Guards. At 26 years old, Craig is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Craig Porter Jr. earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Point Guard. Across 160 career games, Craig has averaged 4.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. Craig's strongest metric is FG% at 4850.5, compared to the NBA Point Guard median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is PPG at 4.6, below the Point Guard median of 15.0. Among 93 NBA Point Guards graded this season, Craig ranks 84th in overall performance. Craig will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Current Sentiment
Craig Porter Jr. generates feel-good stories but inconsistent play keeps him in mixed perception territory. Recent groin injury sidelined him, raising durability concerns about his developmental arc. At $4.6M annually, he's viewed as a reclamation project rather than proven rotation cornerstone. His underdog narrative remains the biggest storyline—inspiring but not translating to consistent NBA production. Fans are cautiously hopeful but realistic: he's a lottery-ticket prospect needing injury health and development.
Transaction History
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