With the increase in fixture congestion across European football, top English clubs have used the early rounds of the Carabao Cup to give young players a chance to shine, allowing top stars to rest. Just yesterday, Manchester City saw 16-year-old academy player Kaden Braithwaite become the club’s third-youngest defender ever to play for the side, […]
Nuggets eliminated from playoffs: Can Denver re-sign Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, find Michael Porter Jr. upgrades?
After winning a championship in 2023, the Nuggets looked poised to potentially start a dynasty . Denver brought back all of its key rotation players minus Bruce Brown Jr., but the same starting five that ran roughshod over the NBA a year ago simply was not as good as Minnesota’s top five in the 2024 […]
Who is Jontay Porter? What you need to know about Raptors center involved in NBA gambling controversy
The NBA has launched an investigation into Jontay Porter after “multiple instances of betting irregularities” were found in prop bets involving Porter. The Raptors center was removed from Monday’s lineup against the Nets for what the team called “personal reasons.” ESPN proceeded to drop the news about the probe from the league shortly after. The […]
Jontay Porter gambling investigation: NBA opens up probe on Raptors center for 'irregularities' on prop bets
Raptors center Jontay Porter is the subject of the latest NBA gambling investigation, according to ESPN. The issue at hand reportedly involves “prop bets involving Porter from games on Jan. 26 and March 20,” multiple sources told ESPN’s David Purdum, Brian Windhorst, and Adrian Wojnarowski. An NBA spokesman told ESPN that the league is “looking […]
Who is Jontay Porter? Meet Raptors two-way signing with size, passing and impressive feel for the game
The Raptors made a seemingly minor move last week, releasing Ron Harper Jr. and signing Jontay Porter to a two-way roster spot. Many have not heard of Porter, who was averaging a solid 16.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in the G League this season. More than just the younger brother of Nuggets forward […]