Jontay Porter banned from NBA for gambling on games, giving info to bettors, limiting play for betting purposes
Jontay Porter banned from NBA for gambling on games, giving info to bettors, limiting play for betting purposes Ads Linkedin U.S. NEWS Jontay Porter banned from NBA for gambling on games, giving info to bettors, limiting play for betting purposes There is "nothing more important than protecting the integrity of NBA competition," commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement. Jontay Porter of the Toronto Raptors warms up before a game against the Portland Trail Blazers in Portland, Ore, last month. Alika Jenner / Getty Images Ads The NBA banned Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for allegedly betting on games, passing on information to gamblers and claiming illness to influence a wager, the league said Wednesday. The 24-year-old played in 26 games this season, averaging 4.4 points and 3.2 rebounds per contest. "There is nothing more important than protecting the integrity of NBA competition for our fans, our teams and everyone associated with our sport, which is wh...