Porter, banned from the NBA, signs with USBL's Superhawks

"Porter pleaded guilty in July of 2024 in federal court in Brooklyn to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, a felony that carries up to 20 years in prison, though Porter is expected to get between 3-4 years when he is sentenced. He was accused of manipulating his performance and working with gamblers to win prop bets in two games with the Toronto Raptors in the 2023-24 season."

"An NBA investigation also found he personally bet on 13 NBA games in 2024 that he didn't play in, a violation of league rules, and won $22,000. Federal prosecutors in the Eastern District of New York have expanded the investigation that started with Porter and went on to indict dozens of others in gambling-related cases including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups."

Jontay Porter, an NBA player banned for life in 2024 due to gambling violations, has signed with the Seattle Superhawks of the newly re-created United States Basketball League. Porter pleaded guilty in July 2024 to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, a felony carrying up to 20 years in prison, though he faces an expected sentence of 3-4 years. He was accused of manipulating his performance and collaborating with gamblers on prop bets during two games with the Toronto Raptors in the 2023-24 season. An NBA investigation revealed Porter personally bet on 13 NBA games he didn't play in, winning $22,000. Federal prosecutors expanded their investigation beyond Porter, indicting dozens of others including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups. Porter previously requested permission to play in Greece, which was denied.

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