NBA commissioner Adam Silver says if Jontay Porter committed the 'cardinal sin' of betting on NBA games, he could be banned from the sport.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver said on Tuesday that if it is found that Jontay Porter placed wagers on the NBA, particularly himself, he could be banned from the sport. The Toronto Raptors forward is under investigation after the NBA found 'multiple instances of betting irregularities.' 'I have enormous range of discipline available to me,' Silver said on Tuesday. 'It’s cardinal sin what he’s accused of in the NBA. The ultimate extreme option I have is to ban him from the game.
broke down the situation involving Porter, starting with a Jan. 26 game against the Clippers, during which 'increased betting interest' was found on the under for Porter's prop bets. Before the game, over/under prop bets were created for Porter in points , rebounds , assists and three-pointers made . Porter, who averages 13.8 minutes per game this season, would go on to play just four minutes in the game before re-aggravating an eye injury, according to the Raptors.
added DraftKings Sportsbook reported Porter's three-pointers made under was the 'biggest money winner for bettors of any NBA player props for games that evening.' Once again, DraftKings Sportsbook reported Porter's unders were the top moneymaker bets for the NBA on March 20. KLAY THOMPSON GETS 'BRUTALLY HONEST' WITH DRAYMOND GREEN ABOUT HIS EJECTIONS: 'WE NEED YOU SO BADLY' Then, in the game against the Suns, Porter had over/under prop bets set for 7.
Porter has not played since the investigation began, with Toronto citing personal reasons. Fox News' Scott Thompson and The Associated Press contributed to this report. Follow Fox News Digital’s sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
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