Jontay Porter Signs with Seattle SuperHawks in Relaunched USBL

Seattle, Washington – Jontay Porter, the former Toronto Raptors forward banned for life by the NBA in 2024 for gambling violations, has signed a contract to play for the Seattle SuperHawks in the relaunched United States Basketball League, the team announced this week. The 26-year-old, 6-foot-10 player will return to professional basketball nearly two years after his NBA dismissal, marking his first competitive appearance since his time with Toronto.

Porter's move comes ahead of the USBL's 2026 season, which begins on March 6 with eight teams all based on the West Coast. The league, once known as the League of Opportunity, originally operated from 1985 to 2008 and developed more than 150 players who advanced to the NBA. The SuperHawks will open their home schedule on March 7 against the Lilac City Legends, where Porter is expected to make his debut. Other inaugural teams include the Yakima Heat, Vancouver Bears, Bakersfield Majestics, Salem Capitals, San Diego Surf, and Los Angeles Blue Waves.

The NBA imposed the lifetime ban on Porter in April 2024 following an investigation into his involvement in gambling activities. League officials determined that Porter had disclosed...