Banned for life by NBA for gambling, Porter has triple-double in return to pro basketball

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• Banned for life by NBA for gambling, Porter has triple-double in return to pro basketball

  Jontay Porter, the former Toronto Raptors center banned for life from the NBA in 2024 for gambling, had a triple-double Saturday night in his return to professional basketball. Porter started at power forward and had 21 points, 14 rebounds, 14 assists, three blocked shots and two steals for the Seattle SuperHawks of the independent United States Basketball League in their season-opening 111-88 victory over the Lilac City Legends at Seattle Pacific University’s Royal Brougham Pavilion.

  Publisher:Yahoo Sports NBAArticle published: 2026-03-08 06:36:45 UTC

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• Jontay Porter Makes Basketball Return After NBA Life Ban: Drops Triple-Double - Fadeaway World

  Jontay Porter has returned to playing pro basketball less than two years after being given a lifetime ban from the NBA for his involvement in gambling.

  Publisher:Fadeaway WorldArticle published: 2026-03-08 11:20:27 UTC