And-Ones: Olympics, March Madness, Ignite, Betting
2024/03/and-ones-olympics-march-madness-ignite-betting.htmlAs the NBA investigates Jontay Porter due to irregularities related to prop bets, NCAA president Charlie Baker said the organization is looking to ban prop bets on college athletes, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski (Twitter link).
Raptors Notes: Porter, Quickley, Barrett, Barnes, Poeltl
2024/03/raptors-notes-porter-quickley-barrett-barnes-poeltl.htmlIn the wake of news that Jontay Porter is being investigated by the NBA following multiple instances of betting irregularities, his Raptors teammates discussed the issue with reporters in general terms on Monday night, with Garrett Temple (an NBPA vice president) stressing that nothing has been proven yet, according to Michael Grange of Sportsnet.ca.
Raptors’ Jontay Porter Under Investigation Regarding Betting Issues
2024/03/raptors-jontay-porter-under-investigation-regarding-betting-issues.htmlRaptors two-way forward Jontay Porter is under investigation by the NBA following multiple instances of betting irregularities, ESPN's David Purdum, Brian Windhorst and Adrian Wojnarowski report.
Nuggets Notes: Caldwell-Pope, Murray, Porter, Jokic
2024/03/nuggets-notes-caldwell-pope-murray-porter-jokic.htmlMichael Porter Jr.
Teams Have Used 2023/24 MLEs More During Season Than In Offseason
2024/03/teams-have-used-2023-24-mles-more-during-season-than-in-offseason.htmlCleveland Cavaliers: Craig Porter Jr.
Northwest Notes: Lofton, Thunder, Porter, Holiday, Billups
2024/03/northwest-notes-lofton-thunder-porter-holiday-billups.htmlMonday's game between the Nuggets and Raptors marked the first time that brothers Michael Porter Jr.
Otto Porter Jr. Announces Retirement
2024/03/otto-porter-jr-announces-retirement.htmlOtto Porter Jr.
Jazz Waive Otto Porter, Sign Kenneth Lofton
2024/03/jazz-to-waive-otto-porter-jr.html3:20pm: Porter has officially been waived and Lofton has been signed, the Jazz announced in a press release.
Darius Bazley Signs With Jazz
2024/03/darius-bazley-kenneth-lofton-jr-to-sign-with-jazz.htmlAs we relayed in a separate story, Lofton officially signed his contract with Utah on Monday when the team waived Porter.
NBA’s Two-Way Signing Deadline Has Now Passed
2024/03/nbas-two-way-signing-deadline-has-now-passed.htmlPromoted Craig Porter Jr.
Kelly Olynyk, Raptors Finalize Two-Year Extension
2024/03/kelly-olynyk-raptors-agree-to-two-year-contract-extension.htmlThe Raptors acquired Olynyk at the trade deadline alongside Ochai Agbaji in exchange for Otto Porter, Kira Lewis and a late 2024 first-round pick.
Raptors Sign Gueye To Two-Way Deal, Waive Nowell
2024/03/mouhamadou-gueye-to-sign-two-way-deal-with-raptors.htmlMarkquis Nowell and Jontay Porter are also on two-way contracts and Toronto has an open roster spot, so one of them could be converted to a standard deal.
Raptors Re-Sign D.J. Carton On Two-Way Contract
2024/03/raptors-re-sign-d-j-carton-on-two-way-contract.htmlThe Raptors opened up a two-way slot on their roster by promoting Javon Freeman-Liberty to a standard contract on Friday night -- Markquis Nowell and Jontay Porter are the team's other two-way players.
Northwest Notes: Porter, Hayward, Biyombo, Billups, Nuggets
2024/02/northwest-notes-porter-hayward-biyombo-billups-nuggets.htmlThe Jazz have allowed Otto Porter to return home to contemplate where he wants to finish the season, sources tell Tony Jones of The Athletic.
Several Two-Way Players Nearing Active Game Limit
2024/02/several-two-way-players-nearing-active-game-limit.htmlGG Jackson (Grizzlies), Keon Ellis (Kings), Lindy Waters III (Thunder), Craig Porter Jr.
Cavaliers Sign Pete Nance To Two-Way Deal
2024/02/cavaliers-sign-pete-nance-to-two-way-deal.htmlThe Cavs had an open two-way slot after promoting Craig Porter, so no further roster moves were necessary to sign Nance, who turned 24 years old today.
Pacific Notes: Suns’ Buyout Options, Durant, Booker, Harden, LeBron, Curry
2024/02/pacific-notes-suns-buyout-options-durant-booker-harden-lebron-curry.htmlBourguet identifies ideal targets as Spurs forward Cedi Osman and Jazz forward Otto Porter, who hasn't played since being acquired from Toronto at the deadline.
Central Notes: Stewart, Eubanks, C. Porter, Dosunmu, Terry
2024/02/central-notes-stewart-eubanks-c-porter-dosunmu-terry.htmlCraig Porter Jr.'s new four-year contract with the Cavaliers will pay him a guaranteed $1.5MM in 2023/24, nearly tripling the salary of his old two-way deal, reports ESPN's Bobby Marks (via Twitter).
Jazz Notes: Frustration, Markkanen, Hendricks, George, Porter
2024/02/jazz-notes-frustration-markkanen-hendricks-george-porter.htmlThere has been some confusion over the health of newly acquired forward Otto Porter Jr., Todd writes in a separate Deseret News story.
Cavs Sign Craig Porter Jr. To Four-Year Contract
2024/02/cavs-agree-to-four-year-deal-with-craig-porter-jr.htmlFEBRUARY 14: Porter's deal is now official, per NBA.com's transaction log.
Celtics Notes: Tillman, Porzingis, Springer, Buyout Market
2024/02/celtics-notes-tillman-porzingis-springer-buyout-market.htmlRobb views Otto Porter as a more desirable option if he reaches a buyout with the Jazz, but he cautions that Boston would face competition from several teams.
Jazz Cut Kevin Knox
2024/02/jazz-cut-kevin-knox.htmlIt's possible the Jazz will end up with another open spot or two in the coming days -- it's unclear…
2024 NBA Trade Deadline Recap
2024/02/2024-nba-trade-deadline-recap.htmlJazz acquire Otto Porter, Kira Lewis, and either the Thunder's, Clippers', Rockets' (top-four protected), or Jazz's (top-10 protected) 2024 first-round pick (whichever is least favorable).
Community Shootaround: 2024 Trade Deadline Winners, Losers
2024/02/community-shootaround-2024-trade-deadline-winners-and-losers.htmlThey also added Ochai Agbaji and Kelly Olynyk from the Jazz in exchange for Otto Porter, Kira Lewis and a first-round pick.