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.
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.
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.
Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. has been on a media run since being traded by the Denver Nuggets, clips surfacing about his controversial views on myriad matters.
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
When the Denver Nuggets traded Michael Porter Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets earlier this offseason, it ended a six-year partnership between Porter and Nikola Jokic that produced one of the league’s most lethal offensive duos.
Michael Porter Jr. went viral on the internet after he claimed that the potential for rigging and gambling in the NBA is immense. The Nets' forward believes that even rich athletes can cave into helping his/her friends earn a massive payday.
Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. is warning fellow NBA players about the dangers of manipulating stats to help friends win sports bets. Speaking on the “One Night with Steiny” podcast, Porter addressed the growing controversy over prop bet manipulation in the NBA and other pro sports.
As sports gambling has continued to become a prominent aspect of various leagues, whether through sponsorship or legalization in many states, it has also become somewhat of an issue, particularly in the NBA.
Sports gambling has been a hot topic throughout the NBA amid several scandals over the last few years. Brooklyn Nets forward Michael Porter Jr. recently opened up on the temptation players face amid a high-profile scandal involving his brother, Jontay.
Michael Porter Jr. has never been shy about speaking his mind, but in a recent video posted to his YouTube channel, the Brooklyn Nets forward got unusually candid about his personal struggles and family dynamics.
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.
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.
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
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.
The NBA has made its statement clear about players betting on themselves. This also applies to insider trading to benefit them or anyone associated with them.
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.
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.
It was reported on March 25 that the NBA had opened an investigation into "multiple instances of betting irregularities" involving the Raptors forward.