09/13/2023, 11:20 PM
Being shopped by Rockets
With Porter facing potential legal punishment alongside league discipline following his arrest, the Rockets are attempting to move on from the 22-year-old. Considering Porter has experienced multiple off-the-court issues during the last five years, teams could feel uneasy about acquiring him, making him a possible cut candidate if the Rockets can't find any takers.
09/12/2023, 3:14 PM
Should be healthy for training camp
Landale suffered a left ankle injury while playing for the Australian national team at the FIBA World Cup in mid-August, but the injury isn't expected to impact his availability for the start of the 2023-24 NBA campaign. The big man is currently able to do some basketball drills, but he hasn't progressed to 5-on-5 work yet. Landale signed a three-year contract with Houston in July and is slated to be the primary backup to Alperen Sengun.
09/11/2023, 5:15 PM
Arrested on assault charges
Police were dispatched Monday morning to a New York hotel, where Porter was arrested on assault charges and taken into custody. In addition to legal ramifications, it's possible Porter faces discipline from the team and the league following Monday's incident.