Jontay Porter Wife Kelli Porter Supports Scandal-Hit Husband Ahead of USBL Return
Feb. 26, 2026 — Brooklyn, N.Y. — Jontay Porter, the former Toronto Raptors player banned for life by the NBA in 2024 over a sports betting scandal, plans to resume professional basketball in the USBL next month while awaiting federal sentencing, with Jontay Porter wife Kelli Porter having stood by him as surety for his bond.
Porter pleaded guilty in July 2024 to conspiracy to commit wire fraud related to the betting scheme. His mother Lisa and then-pregnant Jontay Porter wife Kelli Porter signed as sureties for his $250,000 bond following the arrest, as detailed in a Toronto Life investigation.
Wedding and Early Family Life
Jontay Porter wife Kelli Porter, née Kelli Kingma, a former basketball player, married Porter in 2022 at Newcastle Golf Course, with wedding coverage highlighting the couple’s shared athletic background.
The couple welcomed their first child in November 2024, per Wikipedia.
Involvement in Betting Scandal
During the scandal, Jontay Porter wife Kelli Porter was pregnant when she and Porter’s mother provided surety support post-arrest. The Toronto Life feature notes this family backing amid Porter’s federal charges for underperforming in games to aid bets on his prop stats.
Porter’s lawyer cited his Jontay Porter wife expecting their baby in a failed bid to play in Greece while awaiting sentencing, as reported by AP News.
Path to USBL Comeback
As of late February 2026, Porter, still awaiting sentencing originally eyed for December 2025, will play in the USBL, according to reporting from Mike Vorkunov shared on X. No recent public statements from Jontay Porter wife Kelli Porter, who maintains an Instagram account.
The scandal led to NBA rule changes, including the “Jontay Porter Rule” on player props. Porter’s family, including Jontay Porter wife Kelli Porter, has remained a constant through his career ups and downs.
