The NBA has opened an investigation into Toronto two-way player Jontay Porter amid gambling allegations. Raptors coach Darko Rajaković says he learned of the news shortly before the team’s game on Monday night.the investigation, which it said was focused on Porter’s performance in games on 26 January and 20 March. In both games, Porter played briefly before leaving citing injury or illness. Porter was not with the team on Monday and the Raptors said that was because of personal reasons.
ESPN reports that multiple betting accounts attempted to place wagers of about $10,000 and $20,000 on Porter unders in the game against the Clippers According to NBA rules, any player who “wagers money or anything of value on any game or event in the Association or in the NBA G League” can face sanctions from the league’s commissioner, Adam Silver, ranging from a fine to “perpetual disqualification”.The NBA has had business relationships with gaming companies for years, and lists FanDuel Sportsbook and DraftKings as official gaming partners. The league also has relationships with at least 24 other gaming operators.