NBA Bans Toronto Raptors Forward Jontay Porter for Gambling Violations in NBA Games

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.

After joining the Raptors, Porter bet on at least 13 NBA games using another person’s account. 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. Before signing with the Raptors, Porter reportedly had an active VIP FanDuel account where he placed millions of dollars in bets unrelated to NBA or college basketball games while playing for various G League teams.

Beginning in September 2020, Porter began discussing gambling, stock trading, and cryptocurrency on social media under the account @TayTrades11. However, the account has remained relatively inactive since 2023. The NBA has taken swift action to address Porter’s rule violations and ensure the integrity of the league’s games remains intact.