The NBA has launched an investigation into Raptors forward Jontay Porter, brother of Michael Porter Jr., for “multiple misconduct” related to prop bets on two games. According to ESPN.
Porter, who missed Toronto’s final two games, including Monday’s game against the Nets, due to personal reasons, reportedly had increased interest in prop bets on Jan. 26 and March 20, with the The next day, DraftKings reported that one of Porter’s bets was the prop bet that produced the most winnings.
The league declined to comment on the ESPN article, which cited unnamed sources, and it’s unclear when the investigation began or when the NBA was first notified.
When the Raptors lost 127-107 to the Clippers on January 26, Porter left the game after playing just four minutes and had three rebounds and one assist, both of which were about 5.5 points and 4.5 points. It fell below the prop. rebounds and 1.5 assists, according to ESPN.
TSN reported at the time Porter’s exit against Los Angeles was due to a recent eye injury that was exacerbated by being hit against the Grizzlies earlier this week, and Porter was listed as possible on the next day’s injury report and then He returned to action in January. He had 28 at-bats against the Hawks.
He had 12 points, seven rebounds, and three assists in 19 minutes.
Then in March, Porter left again just minutes after checking in for the first time.
He was not a regular starter for the Raptors, coming off the bench after signing an Exhibition 10 contract with the Pistons, being waived a month later, and signing a two-way contract with Toronto in December.
The 24-year-old Porter, who went undrafted after a collegiate career at the University of Missouri, began his pro career with the Grizzlies and made his first NBA appearance in a loss on March 15, 2021.
That year, Porter appeared in 11 games, averaging 4.4 points and 3.2 rebounds per game, but after that stint, Porter was unable to play in another NBA game until January 3 due to a knee injury. It took until I’m about to turn over and go off the railshis career.
However, Porter returned and played a small role for the Raptors, missing the only shot he attempted, grabbing two offensive rebounds, and being ejected after three minutes for reasons described by the team in a March 20 game against the Kings. . Due to the illness, he once again fell below his prop, who was set at around 7.5 points and 5.5 rebounds.
An investigation began less than a week later.
