Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter is currently under investigation by the NBA for suspected betting irregularities surrounding prop bets placed on his games. The league is specifically looking into bets made on games played on Jan. 26 and March 20, where Porter’s prop bets reportedly resulted in significant wins for bettors, as reported by DraftKings Sportsbook.
According to sources, there was a spike in betting activity on the under for Porter’s props during the Jan. 26 game against the LA Clippers. Another U.S. sportsbook also flagged unusual betting patterns on Porter’s props during the games in question. The NBA strictly prohibits players and employees from participating in any form of betting on league events, including prop bets, and violations of this policy can lead to penalties such as fines, suspensions, or contract termination.
Porter, who is the younger brother of Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr., is currently on a two-way contract with the Raptors. Despite overcoming numerous injuries in college, he made his NBA debut in 2021 and has since played in 26 games this season, averaging 4.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in just 14 minutes per game. The league has a team of data scientists dedicated to monitoring sports betting activities for any anomalies or signs of potential integrity issues.
The NBA’s investigation into Porter’s alleged betting irregularities is ongoing, and the results could have significant consequences for the young player’s career. Stay tuned to Forever Sports Online for further updates on this developing story.
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