Acquired G Kevin Porter Jr from Houston Rockets for F Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and G Victor Oladipo.
TradeOct 17, 2023
Kevin Porter
· Oklahoma City Thunder
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Grade Acquired G Kevin Porter Jr from Houston Rockets for F Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and G Victor Oladipo.
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OKC's Porter acquisition looks like a calculated gamble on an injury-prone talent. News headlines repeatedly emphasize Porter's oblique strain, sidelining him indefinitely with no return timeline. The strained oblique signals serious durability concerns, undermining any offensive upside the Thunder sought. Fans questioned whether OKC overpaid in giving up solid depth pieces for an injured, inconsistent guard. This trade may prove disastrous if Porter's injury lingers or recurs throughout the season.
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