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<p>Houston Rockets shooting guard Kevin Porter Jr. has been charged with assault and strangulation of his girlfriend of over one year, former WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick. According to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/houston-rockets-kevin-porter-jr-assault-arrest-f560d0198b148df4817110dd1d0c902c" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AP News</a>, the 23-year-old has posted bail after pleading not guilty to the offenses.</p>
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<h3 style="text-align: center;">More Details Regarding The Alleged Incident &; Kevin Porter Jr.&#8217;s Arrest</h3>
<p>According to an<a href="https://apnews.com/article/houston-rockets-kevin-porter-jr-assault-arrest-37b6694e3d709c7369b63903f730890a" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> initial report</a> by the outlet, the incident took place Monday morning. It reportedly occurred at the Millennium Hilton in New York. At the time, Porter was accused of hitting his girlfriend &#8220;several times,&#8221; Additionally, it was alleged that he put his &#8220;hands around her neck.&#8221;</p>
<p>After the incident, the 26-year-old victim was taken to the NYU Langone Medical Center with a reported &#8220;cut&#8221; on her face.</p>
<p>Since then, <a href="https://apnews.com/article/houston-rockets-kevin-porter-jr-assault-arrest-f560d0198b148df4817110dd1d0c902c" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AP News</a> has revealed that Porter Jr. &#8220;repeatedly&#8221; punched the victim in the face with a &#8220;closed fist.&#8221; This reportedly caused a gash above Gondrezick&#8217;s left eye, leaving her with &#8220;bruising&#8221; and &#8220;substantial pain.&#8221;</p>
<p>Additionally, Porter Jr. allegedly strangled the victim, which caused her to sustain a loss of breath and a &#8220;fracture to one of the vertebrae in her neck.&#8221;</p>
<p>On Monday, the NBA player was arrested and charged with second-degree assault and strangulation.</p>
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<p>According to the outlet, the Houston Rockets released a statement amid the shooting guard&#8217;s arrest.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;We are in the process of gathering information surrounding the matter involving Kevin Porter Jr. We have no further comment at this time.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<p>Additionally, NBA spokesperson Mike Bass shared a statement with <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/11/sport/nba-kevin-porter-houston-rockets-arrested-spt-intl/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN</a>.</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;We are aware of the reports regarding Kevin Porter Jr. The league office is in contact with the Houston Rockets and in the process of gathering more information.&#8221;</p></blockquote>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">More Information Regarding The NBA Player&#8217;s Recent Arraignment</h3>
<p>According to <a href="https://apnews.com/article/houston-rockets-kevin-porter-jr-assault-arrest-f560d0198b148df4817110dd1d0c902c" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AP News</a>, the 23-year-old appeared for his arraignment on Tuesday. During the proceeding, prosecutors alleged that Porter Jr. &#8220;did not stop&#8221; assaulting Gondrezick until she &#8220;ran out into the hallway covered in blood.&#8221;</p>
<blockquote><p>&#8220;This is a serious domestic violence case,&#8221; Assistant Manhattan District Attorney Mirah Curzer reportedly told the court during the proceeding.</p></blockquote>
<p>Additionally, Curzer alleged that the 23-year-old has a history of abuse against Gondrezick. The history reportedly includes an instance where he allegedly rammed his car into hers.</p>
<p>Ultimately, Kevin Porter Jr. pleaded not guilty to the felony assault and strangulation charges. Furthermore, the 23-year-old paid his $75,000 cash bail and was released from police custody.</p>
<p><a href="https://apnews.com/article/houston-rockets-kevin-porter-jr-assault-arrest-f560d0198b148df4817110dd1d0c902c" target="_blank" rel="noopener">AP News</a> reports that the shooting guard has been ordered to stay away from Gondrezick. The <a href="https://nypost.com/2023/09/12/houston-rockets-kevin-porter-jr-allegedly-fractured-girlfriends-vertebrae-in-nyc-hotel-beating/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">New York Post</a> reports that there is currently a &#8220;full temporary restraining&#8221; order against the NBA player.</p>
<p>Furthermore, he is expected to appear back in court on October 16.</p>
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<p>According to <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/11/sport/nba-kevin-porter-houston-rockets-arrested-spt-intl/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CNN</a>, Porter Jr. has a four-season long career with the NBA, having also played for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Additionally, in October, it was revealed that he signed a &#8220;multiyear contract extension&#8221; with the Rockets. The deal is reportedly more than $80 million.</p>
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