Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. has entered a plea of not guilty to felony domestic violence charges as he faces allegations of assaulting his girlfriend, former WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick. The incident reportedly took place at a hotel in Manhattan, where Porter was arrested for assault and strangulation.
According to prosecutors, Porter allegedly caused significant harm to Gondrezick during the attack, including fracturing her neck vertebra and inflicting a deep gash above her eye. These serious charges have landed him in legal trouble, resulting in an arraignment where he entered his plea. He was released on $75,000 cash bail.
The NBA and the Houston Rockets organization are fully aware of the charges against Porter and are actively seeking more information regarding the incident. This latest development adds to the already concerning pattern of conduct issues surrounding Porter.
Prior to this incident, Porter had experienced other disciplinary problems, including suspensions from his college team and a heated confrontation with his former team’s general manager. Despite these issues, Porter had recently inked a lucrative four-year, $63.4 million contract extension before the start of last season.
Porter and Gondrezick began dating earlier this year in February and had been seen together at various public events, including a recent appearance at New York Fashion Week. Gondrezick, who is currently a free agent, last played in the WNBA in 2021.
Porter’s arraignment is slated for October 16, and he has been ordered to maintain distance from Gondrezick until further notice. As more details emerge about this disturbing incident, it remains to be seen how it will impact Porter’s career and his relationship with the Rockets organization. The legal process will now play out, shedding light on the truth behind the allegations made against the young basketball player.
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