10:43 AM EDT, Thu March 28, 2024
Golden State Of Mind

Jontay Porter investigation reveals perils of sports gambling to NBA

Moses Moody goes to shoot over Jontay Porter, who may have bet the over on Moody’s points. | Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/ The NBA is investigating a Toronto Raptors two-way player with some highly sketchy absences that earned prop bettors big money. The Golden State Warriors know all about gambling. Whether it’s spending the No. 2 pick in the draft on a raw teenager with limited on-court experience, or signing a long-term deal with the world’s shadiest cryptocurrency exchange, the Warriors are prepared to bet on risky outcomes. But not, you know, actually...

Blazer's Edge

Lottery Update: Good Results From Warriors, Grizzlies

Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/NBAE via The Portland Trail Blazers benefited from favorable results around the league Friday night. Despite the ugly loss to the LA Clippers, not everything was bad news. The Blazers’ draft positions were helped by two game results tonight. First, the Memphis Grizzlies and San Antonio Spurs had a wild finish, leading to a 99-97 Memphis win. With the victory, the Grizzlies now have 24 wins, one more than the Toronto Raptors, and five more than the Blazers. Check out all the fun in the highlight reel. Second, the Golden State Warriors fell to...

Ujiri excited for development of draft steal OG Anunoby

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri says the organization is super-excited about landing such a young talent like OG Anunoby late in the first round, and says they hope to develop him slowly through the system.

Ujiri takes playful jab at Ibaka's shooting issues early in his career

Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri talks about the evolution of Serge Ibaka's ability to shoot a three, and the tough choices that need to be made during an NBA Draft.