Craig Porter Jr. is a point guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers. He went undrafted in 2023 but earned a contract from the Cavaliers after great performances in the 2023 Summer League when he averaged 12 points, 7.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game and was pivotal in helping them win their first ever Summer League that year. Before the NBA, Porter played high school basketball at Terre Haute South Vigo High School in Terre Haute, Indiana.
Craig Porter Jr. began his collegiate career at Vincennes University where he played two seasons (2018–2020). He led the team to a combined 62–7 record and an NJCAA national championship in 2019. Porter then transferred to Wichita State University, where he played three seasons (2020–2023). In his junior season (2021-22), Porter started 24 of 25 games and averaged 7.3 points per game. As a senior (2022-23), he became the first player in Wichita State history to lead the team in rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks in the same season. Craig Porter Jr. averaged 13.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.5 blocks in 33.5 minutes per game during his senior year with the Wichita State Shockers. On February 26, 2023, Porter Jr. recorded a triple-double with 15 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists against Tulane University, becoming only the second player after Fred VanVleet to record a triple-double in Wichita State history. Overall, Porter appeared in 75 games (59 starts) for Wichita State, averaging 8.6 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 3.6 assists in 26.1 minutes. He was named to Third-Team All-AAC honors in 2023. As of November 2024, Craig Porter Jr. is in the second season with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Craig Porter Jr Contract Breakdown
How much is Craig Porter Jr. getting paid?
Craig Porter Jr is set to earn $1,891,857 for the 2024/25 NBA season. He will earn an average annual salary of $2,004,935 as per Spotrac. Craig Porter Jr signed a four-year contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers worth $8,019,739 partially guaranteed.
How much does Craig Porter Jr. make in a minute?
Every single minute, Craig Porter Jr earns $3.6 from his NBA salary.
Craig Porter Jr. Career Earnings
As of March 2025, Porter Jr has earned just over $3,391,857 from his NBA contracts as per Spotrac.
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What are the terms of Craig Porter Jr.'s contract?
Craig Porter Jr. signed a four-year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers valued at $8,019,739. Out of that contract, only $2.5 million was initially guaranteed. For the 2023-24 season, the entire $1.5 million of his salary was fully guaranteed. However, for the 2024-25 season, only $1 million is guaranteed initially. If Porter Jr. remains on the roster beyond January 10, 2025, the full amount for that season will become guaranteed. Looking ahead to the 2025-26 season, the same rule applies. The salary becomes fully guaranteed if Porter Jr. is on the roster past January 10, 2026.
The final year, 2026-27, is a complete team option as the team has a decision to make by the deadline of June 29, 2026. If the team picks up the option and Porter remains on the roster beyond January 10, 2027, his salary for that season will also be fully guaranteed. (via Spotrac)
Craig Porter Jr. Contract History
These are all the contracts that Craig Porter Jr has signed in his NBA career till now:
February 14, 2024
Craig Porter Jr signed a four-year $8.02 million contract with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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FAQs on Craig Porter Jr.
A. No. Craig Porter Jr is not related to Michael Porter Jr.
A. Craig Porter Jr attended Vincennes University (2018–2019) and Wichita State University North Carolina (2020–2023).
A. Craig Porter Jr’s jersey number is #9 for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
A. Craig Porter Jr height is 6 feet 1 inches or 1.85 meters, as per his NBA 2K25 rating.
A. Craig Porter Jr is 25 years old as of March 2025. He was born on February 26, 2000.
