Rockets Trying to Trade Former USC Trojan Kevin Porter Jr. in Wake of Assault Charges

After details surrounding his recent arrest have come to light, one former Trojan guard's time with his current NBA team may be coming to an end. 

Arrested on suspicion of assault charges in a domestic dispute, Kevin Porter Jr.'s tenure with the Rockets is rapidly coming to an end as the team is hoping to trade their guard after this most recent incident. 

As details emerged on Monday about the most recent poor off court decision for the fifth year backcourt piece, Houston has decided they want to move on after a rocky tenure with the team. 

With his mental health being a concern after his initial drafted team in the Cleveland Cavs reported such issues, Porter Jr. was traded for pennies on the dollar to the Rockets. 

On the court, Porter Jr. rehabilitated his image as the point guard for a rebuilding Rockets team, but developing into a decent passer and scorer while on the young roster. 

Despite this success on the court, Porter Jr.'s off the court persona continued to make more headlines rather than his play on it, evidenced by tantrums after losing his locker and unwillingness to finish a game at half due to an argument with a coach. 

Now in the latest development of Porter Jr.'s presence away from the hardwood, violent details about him as a person have devalued his potential as a player on it. 

Reports about his girlfriend's condition have surfaced and the gruesome nature of the former Trojan's actions are sure to keep most of the league wary against bringing him into their locker room. 

Labeled as a team cancer, head case and plenty of other handles in recent days, it would take a miracle to see him play for the Houston Rockets once again. 

For the former Trojan, this appears to be rock bottom for an already rocky career.