The NBA has launched an investigation into Jontay Porter after “multiple instances of betting irregularities” were found in prop bets involving Porter. The Raptors center was removed from Monday’s lineup against the Nets for what the team called “personal reasons.” ESPN proceeded to drop the news about the probe from the league shortly after. The […]
Jontay Porter gambling investigation: NBA opens up probe on Raptors center for 'irregularities' on prop bets
Raptors center Jontay Porter is the subject of the latest NBA gambling investigation, according to ESPN. The issue at hand reportedly involves “prop bets involving Porter from games on Jan. 26 and March 20,” multiple sources told ESPN’s David Purdum, Brian Windhorst, and Adrian Wojnarowski. An NBA spokesman told ESPN that the league is “looking […]
Who is Jontay Porter? Meet Raptors two-way signing with size, passing and impressive feel for the game
The Raptors made a seemingly minor move last week, releasing Ron Harper Jr. and signing Jontay Porter to a two-way roster spot. Many have not heard of Porter, who was averaging a solid 16.5 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists in the G League this season. More than just the younger brother of Nuggets forward […]