On Wednesday, the NBA announced the suspension of Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter. He stands accused of engaging in prohibited activities including betting on games, sharing insider information with gamblers, and manipulating wagers by feigning illness.
A towering power forward and center standing at 6-foot-10, Porter, who attended the University of Missouri, has primarily honed his skills in the NBA’s developmental G League throughout his professional career.
At 24 years old, Porter appeared in 26 games for the Toronto Raptors this season, averaging 4.4 points and 3.2 rebounds per game. He also had stints with the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2020-21 season, featuring in 11 games with averages of 2.0 points and 1.3 rebounds.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expressed strong condemnation, stating, “There is nothing more important than protecting the integrity of NBA competition for our fans, our teams, and everyone associated with our sport,” regarding Porter’s actions.
The NBA disclosed that Porter violated league rules by engaging in widespread gambling activities. Allegedly, he shared confidential information about his health status with an individual known to be a bettor before a March 20 game, where he claimed to be ill and played only three minutes.
A significant online bet of $80,000 was placed before the same game, wagering that Porter would underperform, potentially yielding $1.1 million. However, due to the unusually large amount, the wager was flagged, and the payout was withheld by the NBA.
In March, while playing for the Raptors’ G League affiliate, Porter placed at least 13 bets on NBA games using the online betting account of an associate, according to the league’s findings.
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