NBA permanently bans Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for betting on NBA games and violating league’s gambling rules.

The NBA has announced that Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter has been permanently banned from the league due to violating its gambling rules. An internal investigation revealed that Porter had bet on NBA games, shared confidential information with other gamblers, and modified his participation in certain games to influence specific bets.

Prior to a game against the Sacramento Kings on March 20th, Porter had disclosed his health status to someone known to place NBA bets, resulting in an $80,000 wager that he would underperform. This unusual betting activity was brought to the NBA’s attention by sports betting operators and a gambling monitoring organization.

During his time with the Raptors, Porter reportedly had an active VIP FanDuel account where he placed millions of dollars in unrelated bets while playing for various G League teams. He also reportedly discussed gambling, stock trading, and cryptocurrency on social media under the account @TayTrades11. However, the account has remained relatively inactive since 2023.

The investigation uncovered that Porter had bet on at least 13 NBA games using another person’s account after joining the Raptors. While none of these bets were on games he played in, three of them involved single Raptors games, resulting in a significant payout for Porter.

In response to these violations, the NBA has taken swift action to ensure the integrity of its games remains intact. The league will continue to monitor such activities closely and take appropriate action when necessary.

Overall, this incident serves as a reminder that professional athletes have a responsibility to uphold ethical standards and avoid engaging in illegal or unethical behavior. The NBA will continue to work towards maintaining transparency and ensuring fairness within its sport.