Disgraced former Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. may be plotting an NBA comeback, and rumors are swirling after he was seen meeting with Rockets General Manager Rafael Stone in a private setting. Porter, who was waived by the Rockets following a domestic violence incident, has largely remained out of the public eye, but sources claim he has been working behind the scenes to rehabilitate his image.
According to reports, Porter and Stone met at an undisclosed location in Houston, with some insiders suggesting the meeting was meant to gauge whether an NBA return was possible. While the Rockets are unlikely to re-sign Porter, other teams may be willing to take a chance on the talented but controversial player if he can prove he has changed.
Adding to the speculation, Porter has been spotted training at multiple private facilities, working with former NBA players to refine his game. A leaked video of Porter working out alongside Rockets’ young star Jalen Green has only intensified the rumors, with some believing Green may be lobbying for his former teammate’s return.
Despite the buzz, NBA executives remain skeptical. “It would take a major PR effort for any team to sign Kevin right now,” one league source said. “The backlash would be significant.” While some believe he could attempt an international basketball stint first, others argue that Porter is determined to make an NBA comeback, no matter what it takes.
With no official comment from the Rockets or Porter himself, the basketball world is left wondering—will Kevin Porter Jr. ever step foot on an NBA court again, or is his career permanently over?
