Raptors sign point guard Saben Lee

The NBA is investigating Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for suspected betting irregularities. Concerns arose regarding prop bets involving Porter during games on Jan. 26 and March 20. On Jan. 26 against the Clippers, there was a notable increase in betting activity on the under for Porter’s performance metrics, including…

Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle compared the point guard play of Tyrese Haliburton to Mark Jackson after last night’s 126-112 home win vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder (Haliburton broke Jackson’s single-season franchise assist record during the game with his 714th dime). (via Indiana Pacers): “He’s gonna shatter that record…

Photo: Dallas Mavericks/Twitter The Boston Celtics star forward Jayson Tatum had high praise for the Dallas Mavericks’ new duo of Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving: “It’s gonna be scary, you know, two of the best scorers in the game on one team and at the backcourt position. It’s gonna be…

Here’s Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic evaluating rookie Gradey Dick on both ends since rewarding him with more minutes (averaging 9.3 PPG/2.6 RPG/1.3 APG/50.5% FG/43.1% 3-PT/80.0% FT during the last fifteen games). (via Toronto Raptors): “Overall, he’s getting more comfortable playing NBA minutes, going against NBA personnel. He’s finding…

Photo: Memphis Grizzlies/Twitter Shooting guard Dillon Brooks met with the Los Angeles Lakers and had interest from the Milwaukee Bucks and Dallas Mavericks before joining the Houston Rockets, per Kelly Iko of The Athletic. “To my knowledge, the Dallas Mavericks were said to be seriously in the mix for Brooks’…

The USA again conquered all by beating China 83-61 to win their fourth straight FIBA Women’s World Cup in Australia on Saturday. An 11th title for the States as their dominance in international play continues. China were the latest victim but can hold its head high as they captured its…