Craig Porter Jr.
#9PG · Cleveland Cavaliers
Height
6'1"
Weight
180 lbs
Age
26
College
Wichita State
Experience
2 yrs
C-
C-
B
D
N/A
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The Verdict on Craig, in One Read
On the field, Craig Porter Jr. grades out as a strong PG for Cleveland Cavaliers (B Impact). That places him 64th of 93 graded point guards. In his on-court role, the grade is shaky (D Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it fairly priced (C-), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is mixed (C- Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsD-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 160 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 44.4% | 38.2% | 67.7% |
| 2025-26 | | 58 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakDLongevityMid-CareerRecentD-
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 58 | 4.4 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 44.4% | D D |
| 2024-25 | | 6 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 50.0% | D- D- |
| 2023-24 | | 51 | 5.6 | 2.1 | 2.3 | 50.9% | D D |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 5/26 | vs NYK | L 93-130 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Fri, 5/22 | @ NYK | L 93-109 | 1 | 0 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$4.6M
Guaranteed
$4.6M
AAV
$2.2M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C-
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Earning a C- Contract Value Index, Craig Porter Jr.'s 2-year pact reflects Cleveland's read on rotation impact. At $2.22M AAV, the deal is vintage backup point guard pricing—well below starting-caliber NBA salary but fair compensation for a third-year player operating as organizational depth. His 2025-26 season numbers (4.4 PPG, 3.3 RPG, 3.2 APG across 58 games) confirm the contract's modest scope: Porter is a reserve contributor, not a featured piece, yet the Cavaliers' unambiguous organizational stance toward him signals they value his presence enough to keep him off the market. The CVI reflects that friction—a production grade stuck at D-, yet a sentiment frame that is warmly positive and leadership-backed, creating a contract that is fairly priced for depth but carries execution risk tied to injury management and availability. With the Finals ten days away, Porter's value to Cleveland hinges on reliability rather than statistical volume; the team's peripheral roster shuffling among guard depth pieces confirms his standing as appreciated but firmly outside the championship core. The two-year structure limits downside risk—this is not a long-term bet on star potential—but his health concerns documented in recent Cavaliers status updates remain the operative variable determining whether organizational loyalty translates to playoff reliability.
Performance Analysis
D-
#64 of 93 Point Guards
FC
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Craig's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Craig Compares at the Position
Craig Porter Jr. ranks 64th of 93 graded point guards by performance. That slots Craig between Jordan Poole (D-) just ahead and Mike Conley (D-) just behind.
Graded higher
Jordan PooleNew Orleans PelicansD-Yuki KawamuraChicago BullsD-Tyson EtienneBrooklyn NetsD-Craig Porter Jr.D-
Graded lower
Mike ConleyMinnesota TimberwolvesTransaction History
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About this player
Craig Porter Jr. is a player in his 2nd NBA season listed at PG for the Cleveland Cavaliers. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Craig Porter Jr., see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C-, Performance D-, Sentiment C-.
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