The NBA has opened an investigation into Toronto Raptors two-way player Jontay Porter amid gambling allegations involving unusual prop bets.
The NBA has opened an investigation into Toronto two-way player Jontay Porter amid gambling allegations, something Raptors coach Darko Rajaković said he became aware of shortly before the team's game Monday night. A league spokesman confirmed that the investigation had been opened.
first reported the investigation, which it said surrounded Porter's performance in games Jan. 26 and March 20. In both games, Porter played briefly before leaving citing injury or illness. Porter played 4 minutes and 24 seconds against the Clippers in the first of those games, then played 2:43 against Sacramento in the second game. “I never doubt injuries. I never doubt honestly from players,” Rajaković said. “Obviously, I've never had a situation like this before.
said the props surrounding Porter for the Clippers game were 5.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists; he finished with no points, three rebounds and one assist. For the Kings game, they were around 7.5 points and 5.5 rebounds; Porter finished that game with no points and two rebounds. Porter was away from the Raptors for Monday’s home game against Brooklyn, with the team citing personal reasons. He also was out for Saturday’s loss at Washington, again for personal reasons.
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