Jontay Porter, sidelined by the NBA for gambling violations, is heading to the United States Basketball League (USBL) in a surprising next step for the forward’s career.
The move, revealed on February 26, 2026, comes less than a year after Porter was banned from the NBA for betting-related infractions. Details of his contract were not disclosed, but league officials confirmed that Porter will join the USBL when its upcoming season begins.
Porter’s decision marks one of the highest-profile signings for the USBL, a domestic professional circuit operating outside the NBA’s umbrella. It also provides the 6-foot-11 player with a path back onto the court following his disciplinary exit from the NBA.
The NBA has not commented on Porter’s new opportunity, and the USBL said it is satisfied with its vetting process.
The Springfield, Missouri native last appeared in an NBA game before the gambling ban was announced. His upcoming USBL debut will be his first competitive action since that penalty.
Source: New York Post
