Jontay Porter banned from NBA for gambling on games, giving info to bettors, limiting play for betting purposes
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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
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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 why Jontay Porter's blatant violations of our gaming rules are being met with the most severe punishment," NBA commissioner Adam Silver said in a statement.
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font-size: 1rem; margin: 1.5rem 0px;">The NBA said its investigation found that Porter had engaged in widespread gambling, against league rules.
He allegedly "disclosed confidential information" about his own health status to an individual he knew to be an NBA bettor" ahead of a March 20 game.
Porter claimed to suffer from an illness during the game and only played three minutes,
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