Jontay Porter under investigation for betting matters

Brandon Ingram and the New Orleans Pelicans couldn’t agree on a contract extension, so trade talks have ramped up, according to Marc Stein. With one season left on his contract, Ingram is likely to be traded. The Pelicans plan to extend Trey Murphy III’s contract and strengthen their center position…

The United States’ men’s basketball troop demolished the Puerto Rico national team, 117-74, to open up their exhibition slates in preparation for this year’s FIBA Basketball World Cup. After an intensive four-day training camp in Sin City, the Americans looked sharp and well rounded on Monday night as they stamped…

Former NBA player Andre Roberson has taken the next step in his basketball journey by signing with French club Cholet, according to Eurohoops.net. Roberson, once a key defensive player for the Oklahoma City Thunder, spent most of his NBA career with the team, earning a reputation as a versatile defender…

Photo: Toronto Raptors/Twitter The Toronto Raptors veteran guard Fred VanVleet says the Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem is one of the greatest undrafted players of all time: “Undrafted to a 20-year career, staple, impeccable name, respect around the world. I gotta put him on the list. I like him a…

Caitlin Clark’s boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, seems interested in the Indiana Fever enhancing her protection. The WNBA rookie suffered a brutal cheap shot from Chicago Sky guard Chennedy Carter, a play widely deemed gross, despicable, and incredibly dirty. Connor subtly supports calls for the Fever to sign an enforcer to protect…

Photo: Golden State Warriors/Twitter The Golden State Warriors have no updates and timetable of return available yet on Andrew Wiggins, coach Steve Kerr announced in pregame of their Friday showcase against the San Antonio Spurs (h/t The San Francisco Chronicle’s C.J. Holmes). This came in as a response to the…