Jontay Porter: Toronto Raptors forward given lifetime NBA ban for breaching betting rules
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Jontay Porter: Toronto Raptors forward given lifetime NBA ban for breaching betting rules

Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter has been given a lifetime ban by the NBA for breaching betting rules. An NBA investigation found the 24-year-old disclosed confidential information about his fitness to sports bettors and limited his participation in games for betting purposes. Porter also bet on NBA games using a friend's online account. NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Porter's &;quot;blatant violations&;quot; warranted the &;quot;most severe punishment&;quot;. &;quot;There is nothing more important than...