Rockets Injury Update: Kevin Porter Jr. Still Feeling Pain In Injured Toe

Houston Rockets' Kevin Porter Jr. has been dealing with a left toe contusion for nearly a month, and coach Stephen Silas says his starting point guard is still feeling pain.

HOUSTON — Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. is still dealing with pain in his left toe, coach Stephen Silas announced Monday evening. Porter missed his 13th consecutive game during the Rockets' 140-120 loss to the Sacramento Kings inside the Toyota Center.

Silas said Porter has shown signs of improvements, but a potential return could take "another week." Silas said the team could have more information following the All-Star break.

"Getting the pain out has been the biggest issue," Silas said. "I was talking to him [Monday], and he was feeling better. Hopefully, within the next week, we would have more information."

Porter sustained a left toe contusion during the Rockets' loss to the Kings inside the Golden 1 Center on Jan. 11.

Since leading the team to a 15-point victory over the Chicago Bulls on Dec. 26, Porter was the Rockets' best player, averaging 22.8 points on 49.2 percent shooting, 42.3 percent from deep, 6.4 assists and 5.9 rebounds. 

He scored a season-best 36 points (14-22 FG, 6-12 3PT) in a 133-118 victory over the Bulls inside the United Center. 

The Rockets have gone 3-10 since Porter's absence.

"I always tell myself that it sucks, but injuries are a part of the game," Porter said. "I try not to get too low or high. Controlling what I can control has kept me in the right head space."

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