The NBA has opened an investigation into Toronto Raptors backup centre Jontay Porter amid gambling allegations, a person with knowledge of the probe said Monday night.
The Toronto Raptors have offered no comment on media reports that backup centre Jontay Porter is part of an investigation for gambling. Porter attempts a 3-point shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, in Orlando, Fla., Sunday, March 17, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Phelan M. Ebenhack
Porter has been on Toronto's inactive list since Saturday for "personal reasons." Head coach Darko Rajakovic had given Porter a more prominent role in the Raptors' rotation after starting centre Jakov Poeltl had surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left hand on March 6. "I think it's just simple," said Nwora on what kind of education players get from the league on gambling protocols. "Just stay away from basketball stuff and other than that, you're good.Ontario is the only jurisdiction in Canada where betting on sports through online bettors is legal. However, the NBA has strict rules on gambling.
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