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    Jevon Porter, brother of Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr., arrested in Missouri

    By Vinny Benedetto vinny.benedetto@gazette.com,

    18 days ago
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    Pepperdine forward Jevon Porter controls the ball during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Gonzaga, Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024, in Spokane, Wash. (AP Photo/Young Kwak) Young Kwak

    Another of Michael Porter Jr.'s brothers has run into trouble with the law.

    Jevon Porter, who starred at Pepperdine and planned to transfer to Loyola Marymount, was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in Boone County, Mo., early Saturday morning, according to multiple reports. Jevon Porter was allegedly speeding before being pulled over. He was released on summons and not booked into jail. Power Mizzou was first to report the arrest.

    The arrest continues a trying couple of weeks for the Porter family. On April 17, the NBA announced Jontay Porter had been banned for life in the wake of a gambling investigation. Two days later, former University of Denver basketball player Coban Porter was sentenced to six years in prison following a fatal, drunk-driving car crash near the DU campus.

    Despite his brothers' circumstances, Michael Porter Jr. played a pivotal role in Denver's first-round series win over the Lakers. The eldest Porter brother averaged 22.8 points, 8.4 rebounds and shot 48.8% in five games against Los Angeles.

    The Nuggets' second-round series against Minnesota starts Saturday in Denver.

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