Porter, 23, was arrested in New York City on Monday.
Houston Rockets guard Kevin Porter Jr. was arrested in New York City on Monday for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend, former WNBA player Kysre Gondrezick, police sources told ABC News.
Porter, 23, was formally charged with assault and strangulation.
Porter returned early Monday morning from a night at the Millennium Hilton near UN Plaza, where he and Gondrezick were staying. Gondrezick became angry at the late hour when he returned and locked the door, according to police sources. When he entered with the help of hotel security, Porter beat the woman, sources said.
Gondrezick was treated for a cut on the right side of his face and neck pain.
The pair were in New York City for Fashion Week. Porter and Gondrezick were photographed at the Vogue Smart Tox NYFW Kickoff event last Sept.
Porter was drafted No. 30 pick in the 2019 NBA draft from the University of Southern California, but became a star player for the Rockets. He had a career-best season in 2022-23 with 19.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game.
Gondrezick, 26, played college basketball for Michigan and West Virginia before being drafted No. 4 overall in the 2021 WNBA draft by Indiana. He played one season for the Fever before being waived. She has missed the last two WNBA seasons and is now a free agent.
Porter was previously arrested in November 2020 in Ohio on a weapons charge, but a grand jury declined to indict him. However, the Cleveland Cavaliers made him inactive for the first half of the season and he was traded to Houston in January 2021.
ABC News’ Mark Osborne contributed to this report.