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NBA News / Blazer's Edge / October 16
NBA, Gambling Sportsbooks Agree to Limit Bets 
The NBA has reached an agreement with prominent sportsbooks to eliminate certain types of bets from the gambling landscape. The move targets wagers that can be easily manipulated by players or other involved parties.
Michael Jordan Takes Firm Stance On Sports Gambling In NBA
Sports gambling has become such an issue for the NBA that Michael Jordan shared his thoughts on this subject. Jontay Porter, a former forward for the Toronto Raptors, was banned by the NBA in 2024 for his role in a gambling scheme.
College Basketball News / Missouri Tigers on SI / April 19
Mizzou Forward Jevon Porter Seeking Medical Waiver, Enters Portal
Missouri forward Jevon Porter has entered the transfer portal, per a report from Sam Kayser of League Ready. In order to play for a new team, he'll need to be granted an additional year through a medical redshirt, which he also applied for, according to the same report.
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Houston Rockets News / Yardbarker / March 6
NBPA president Fred VanVleet blasts league for gambling partnerships
How do NBA players feel about the league's deals with gambling companies? Players Association president Fred VanVleet thinks the extra money isn't worth the aggravation.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / March 2
Disgraced Former NBA Player Jontay Porter To Play In USBL
Disgraced former NBA player Jontay Porter is set to play in the United States Basketball League (USBL). Here’s what you need to know about Porter and the USBL.
NBA News / Field Level Media / February 26
Banned from NBA, Jontay Porter joins USBL's SuperHawks
Jontay Porter is returning to professional basketball. On Wednesday, the Seattle SuperHawks of the United States Basketball League signed Porter to their 2026 roster.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / February 26
Jontay Porter lands a new basketball opportunity after being banned by the NBA
Jontay Porter is banned for life from the NBA, so he is trying his luck in another pro basketball league instead. The notorious former Toronto Raptors big man Porter is planning to play next month in the United States Basketball League (USBL) for the Seattle Superhawks, Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic reported Wednesday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 17
Gambling concerns could be inspiring NBA's anti-tanking efforts
The NBA delivered big fines to two teams for sitting players and affecting the integrity of games. Another concern may be the integrity of NBA bets. NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league was considering "every possible remedy" for tanking at his All-Star Saturday news conference.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
NBA News / Field Level Media / January 21
Gambler sentenced to two years in prison for NBA betting scandal
Gambler Timothy McCormack became the first person sentenced in the wide-ranging NBA gambling scheme that involves players Jontay Porter and Terry Rozier on Wednesday in New York.
Brooklyn Nets News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 18
Michael Porter Jr. claims Nets urged him to avoid sensitive topics
The Brooklyn Nets have gotten off to a horrible start to the 2025-26 NBA season, currently sitting at 2-11 ahead of Tuesday night’s game at home against the Boston Celtics.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 18
Michael Porter Jr dishes on dark connection to latest NBA gambling scandal
The 2025 NBA basketball season started with a massive betting scandal that almost completely overshadowed everything that happened on the court. The FBI uncovered an enormous betting scandal that involved rigged games for prop bets and also rigged poker games, all of which were run by and orchestrated by the mob.
Brooklyn Nets News / EssentiallySports / October 27, 2025
Michael Porter Jr. Finally Confesses Truth About Family Trouble After Brother Jontay Porter’s Arrest
The NBA world has been turned upside down for the past few days. If the Kawhi Leonard issue wasn’t enough to bring bad light to the NBA, the latest FBI arrests have made a huge dent in the league’s reputation.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / October 24, 2025
Brian Windhorst Drops NBA Bombshell: League Allegedly Covered Up Terry Rozier Gambling Scandal
Well, well, well. Just when you thought the NBA couldn’t get any messier, Brian Windhorst comes strutting in with claims that would make even the most seasoned conspiracy theorist do a double-take.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / October 23, 2025
Kash Patel Reveals Michael Porter Jr’s Brother Received Mafia Threats Before 4-Year Jail Sentence
A far-reaching federal investigation has resulted in stunning charges against more than thirty individuals, including current and former NBA players and coaches, in a massive illegal gambling and fraud scheme.
NBA News / Yardbarker / June 30, 2025
Malik Beasley gambling allegations highlight growing problem in professional sports
Once again, a professional athlete is at the center of a gambling investigation.
Toronto Raptors News / Larry Brown Sports / December 17, 2024
Report reveals Jontay Porter’s expected jail sentence in criminal fraud case
A fairly lengthy prison sentence may be awaiting Jontay Porter.
Toronto Raptors News / Larry Brown Sports / July 10, 2024
Banned NBA player Jontay Porter pleads guilty as more details emerge on his criminal betting case
Porter pleaded guilty on Wednesday at an arraignment in New York on a charge of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / June 5, 2024
Former Raptor Jontay Porter Threw Games Due To Being In Significant Debt
Former Toronto Raptors center Jontay Porter was banned from the NBA following a gambling scandal. He was banned on April 17 following an investigation into prop-betting irregularities.
Toronto Raptors News / Field Level Media / June 4, 2024
Ex-Raptors F Jontay Porter's alleged betting accomplice arrested
A New York man was arrested on suspicion of placing bets on Jontay Porter in games that the Toronto Raptors forward was attempting to lose as part of a sports betting scheme, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
Toronto Raptors News / Toronto Raptors on SI / May 7, 2024
Investigation into Former Raptors Center May Lead to Sportbook Changes
The Jontay Porter betting scandal may lead to some pretty significant sports betting changes in the not-too-distant future. The NBA and its betting partners
Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 2, 2024
Who are Michael Porter Jr.’s brothers?
In the heat of the Denver Nuggets and Michael Porter Jr. trying to defend their title, the Nuggets’ sharpshooter has had to deal with a lot of family drama.
Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / April 19, 2024
Charles Barkley has interesting take on Jontay Porter's NBA lifetime ban
Barkley shared his thoughts on the NBA's harsh punishment of Porter.
Toronto Raptors News / Dice City Sports / April 18, 2024
Jontay Porter Betted His Career Away
Toronto Raptors’ Center Jontay Porter has been banned from the NBA. An investigation revealed he had disclosed confidential information to bettors, limited his participation in at least one game while he was with Raptors and bet on NBA games while playing in the G League.
Toronto Raptors News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 17, 2024
Jontay Porter’s lifetime ban over sports betting draws strong Raptors statement
Jontay Porter’s gambling case has finally reached a decision. He will no longer come back to the NBA or the Masai Ujiri-led Toronto Raptors after getting a lifetime ban due to his actions.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 18, 2024
Jontay Porter latest in long history of gambling bans
Here are some of the notable athletes who have also received harsh punishment for gambling.
Toronto Raptors News / Larry Brown Sports / April 17, 2024
Jontay Porter committed the one cardinal sin of sports betting
The NBA announced Porter is banned from the league for life following an investigation into suspicious gambling activity.
Toronto Raptors News / Yardbarker / April 18, 2024
NBA hands Raptors forward a lifetime ban for his part in betting scandal
Finding himself in the middle of a betting scandal, the NBA has banned Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for life.
Toronto Raptors News / Raptors Nation / April 16, 2024
Raptors’ Jontay Porter Reportedly Bet ‘Millions’ Over Two-Year Span
Jontay Porter’s gambling situation does not look good. Porter allegedly owned and operated a FanDuel VIP account that wagered millions of dollars in total between 2021 and 2023, according to a report from the Action Network.
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