Cavaliers exercise team option on Craig Porter Jr
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 6:34 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers confirmed on June 22 that they have exercised the fourth-year team option for backup point guard Craig Porter Jr. This decision secures Porter with the team through the 2026-27 NBA season, with the option valued at $2.2 million. Porter, who joined the Cavaliers after going undrafted from Wichita State, played a career-high 64 games last season, averaging 4.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists. The Cavaliers continue to finalize their roster ahead of the upcoming NBA season.
- •Cavaliers exercise Craig Porter Jr.'s team option for 2026-27 season.
- •Porter's contract option is worth $2.2 million.
- •He played a career-high 64 games last season.
- •Porter averaged 4.5 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.2 assists.
- 6:34 PMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers exercise Craig Porter Jr.'s team option
"The Cleveland Cavaliers announced they exercised the team option on backup point guard Craig Porter Jr.'s contract.
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