Timma faced backlash after stating his intention to play in Russia The Latvian star was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in ...

Janis Timma was a professional basketball player who competed in Europe and had brief stints in the NBA G League. He played in top leagues, including Spain's Liga ACB, Russia's VTB United League ...

MOSCOW, December 17. /TASS/. Latvian professional basketball player Janis Timma was found dead in downtown Moscow after an apparent suicide, a source in the emergency services told TASS on Tuesday.