Sports News Report
League: NBASport: BasketballCountry: United StatesCategory: Scores & Results

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

Cavaliers exercise team option on Craig Porter Jr
Summary

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.

Source Links
Yahoo Sports
By the Numbers
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Cavs exercise team option, bringing back Craig Porter Jr.
  • 6:34 PMYahoo Sports — Cavaliers exercise Craig Porter Jr.'s team option
What they're saying
"

The Cleveland Cavaliers announced they exercised the team option on backup point guard Craig Porter Jr.'s contract.

"

The Cavs are bringing CPJ back for the final year of his contract.

Related Teams & Leagues
Cleveland CavaliersNBABasketball

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days