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• Jontay Porter: Receives lifetime ban

  Rotowire Apr 17, 2024

  The NBA announced Wednesday that Porter has received a lifetime ban for violating the league's gaming rules, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. Commissioner Adam Silver suggested last week that a lifetime ban from the NBA was on the table for Porter, and the league officially confirmed the punishment Wednesday. Per a press release from the NBA, Porter "disclosed confidential information about his own health status to an individual he knew to be an NBA bettor" and limited his playing time to impact his prop bets in at least one Raptors game. Porter also placed at least 13 bets on NBA games between January and March of 2024, although none of the wagers involved a game in which Porter played. The league's investigation remains open, but Porter will be permanently barred from playing in the league.

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• Raptors' Jontay Porter: May face lifetime ban from NBA

  Rotowire Apr 11, 2024

  NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday that Porter (personal), who is under investigation by the league following multiple instances of betting irregularities over the past several months, could face a permanently ban from the league if the investigation finds that the 24-year-old had any involvement in the increased betting interest surrounding his prop bets earlier in the season, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports. "I have an enormous range of discipline available to me," Silver said. "But it's a cardinal sin, what he's accused of in the NBA, and the ultimate, extreme option I have is to ban him from the game. Because there's nothing more serious, I think, around this league when it comes to gambling: betting on our games. And that is a direct player involvement. And so, the investigation is ongoing, but the consequences could be very severe." Porter hasn't suited up for Toronto since March 22, with the Raptors listing him out for "personal reasons" while the investigation is ongoing. He'll almost certainly remain away from the Raptors for the rest of the season, and based on Silver's comments, Porter's future in the NBA moving forward would appear to be in significant question. The league's investigation stems from prop bets involving Porter for games played Jan. 26 and March 20, when the center exited those contests early due to an eye injury and an illness while playing just four and three minutes, respectively. According to the DraftKings Sportsbook, "unders" on Porter prop bets ended up being the biggest moneymakers for NBA bettors on both of those dates. For his part, Porter has yet to issue a public comment on the NBA's investigation.

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• Raptors' Jontay Porter: Under investigation for gambling

  Rotowire Mar 25, 2024

  Porter, who is listed as out for Monday's game against the Nets due to a personal matter, has been away from the team because he's the subject of an NBA investigation into irregularities on prop bets involving him for games played Jan. 26 and March 20, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports. Porter is missing his second straight game Monday, but he looks as though he could be out for much longer while the investigation remains active. Before missing Saturday's 112-109 loss to the Wizards, Porter had played in six straight games and averaged 5.8 points, 4.3 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks in 19.3 minutes during that stretch. His ongoing absence should pave the way for Mouhamadou Gueye to stay in the rotation as the primary backup to starting center Kelly Olynyk, though Toronto will likely make use of small-ball lineups, too.

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• Raptors' Jontay Porter: Remains out for Monday

  Rotowire Mar 24, 2024

  Porter (personal) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports. Porter will miss his second straight contest while tending to a personal matter. Mouhamadou Gueye, Jordan Nwora and Jalen McDaniels should continue to benefit as a result of Porter's absence.

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• Raptors' Jontay Porter: Good to go against Thunder

  Rotowire Mar 21, 2024

  Porter (illness) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Thunder. Porter is set to play Friday after leaving Wednesday's contest early with a non-COVID illness. Porter is averaging 6.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.2 steals in 21.6 minutes across his previous five outings.

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• Raptors' Jontay Porter: Leaves early with illness

  Rotowire Mar 20, 2024

  Porter won't return to Wednesday's game against the Kings due to an illness, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports. Porter played only three minutes before his exit, finishing with two rebounds and missing his only field-goal attempt while recording no other statistics. The Raptors are off Thursday before returning to action Friday against the Thunder.

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• Raptors' Jontay Porter: Swats four shots vs. Pistons

  Rotowire Mar 13, 2024

  Porter posted 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), six rebounds, six assists, four blocks and one steal in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 113-104 loss to Detroit. Porter played 20-plus minutes for the second straight game with Chris Boucher sidelined with a partial MCL tear in his right knee. Porter built off his 14-point performance Monday with a solid 10/6/6 stat line, and his four blocks were both a game and career high. He looks to be a part of the Raptors' rotation moving forward with both Boucher and Jakob Poeltl (finger) out indefinitely.

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• Raptors' Jontay Porter: Re-enters rotation Monday

  Rotowire Mar 12, 2024

  Porter ended with 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt), five assists, two rebounds and one steal across 22 minutes off the bench during Monday's 125-119 loss to the Nuggets. Porter hadn't played in either of the Raptors' past two games with Chris Boucher (knee) stepping in as the primary backup to starting center Kelly Olynyk, but Porter moved back into the rotation Monday after Boucher was diagnosed with a sprained MCL, which will sideline him indefinitely. Facing off against older brother Michael Porter on an NBA court for the first time in their careers, Jontay rose to the occasion and set new career highs in scoring and made three-pointers. Along with Boucher, Jakob Poeltl (finger) is also out indefinitely, so consistent minutes available in the Toronto frontcourt for Porter over the next couple weeks. As a two-way player, however, Porter has a limited number of games in which he can be active for the remainder of the season, so managers who are planning on streaming him for a given game should check Toronto's injury report prior to tipoff to ensure that he hasn't been assigned to the G League.

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• Raptors' Jontay Porter: Well-rounded line in G League win

  Rotowire Mar 3, 2024

  Porter supplied 21 points (7-15 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists, two steals and one block across 36 minutes in Raptors 905's 135-125 win over Rip City on Tuesday. Porter turned in the second-highest scoring and rebounding totals on Raptors 905 for the night while checking in third in assists. The five made threes were also a season high for Porter, who's proven capable of contributing across the stat sheet.

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• Raptors' Jontay Porter: Available for Wednesday

  Rotowire Feb 14, 2024

  Porter (ankle) will be available for Wednesday's game versus the Pacers. Porter could play some marginal minutes behind Kelly Olynyk on Wednesday evening, but it's unlikely he'll be a large enough part of the rotation to make an impact in fantasy hoops.

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• Raptors' Jontay Porter: Upgraded to questionable

  Rotowire Feb 14, 2024

  Porter (ankle) has been upgraded to questionable ahead of Wednesday's tilt with Indiana. Porter was listed as doubtful on the initial injury report, so he is trending in the right direction. However, he's not a large enough part of the rotation for his playing status to impact fantasy hoops.

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• Raptors' Jontay Porter: Gets 11 minutes in return

  Rotowire Feb 9, 2024

  Porter (back) tallied seven points (3-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal across 11 minutes in Friday's 107-104 win over the Raptors. Porter stepped back in as the Raptors' backup center after a four-game absence due to back spasms. He and Thaddeus Young worked in a timeshare at center for much of January, but even though Young has since been traded away, Porter's outlook for playing time looks muddled moving forward. The Raptors recently returned starting center Jakob Poeltl from an extended absence due to a sprained ankle and acquired another veteran big man (Kelly Olynyk) on Thursday, potentially leaving Porter third on the depth chart. Olynyk didn't play Friday in a coach's decision, but he'll presumably enter the rotation as Poeltl's primary backup once he's had a chance to practice with the Raptors.

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• Raptors' Jontay Porter: Cleared to play vs. Houston

  Rotowire Feb 9, 2024

  Porter (back) is available for Friday's game against Houston, Vivek Jacob of the Raptors' official site reports. Porter was upgraded to probable a few hours before Friday's tipoff, so his status isn't particularly surprising. However, he'll likely see limited run since Kelly Olynyk will make his team debut for Toronto on Friday.

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• Raptors' Jontay Porter: Upgraded to probable

  Rotowire Feb 9, 2024

  Porter (back) has been upgraded to probable for Friday's game against the Rockets. Porter was initially questionable for Friday's matchup, but he's trending in the right direction ahead of tipoff. However, his role against the Rockets could depend on whether Kelly Olynyk (trade pending) is able to make his team debut.

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• Raptors' Jontay Porter: Officially out

  Rotowire Feb 7, 2024

  Porter (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Hornets. Porter will miss a fourth straight game due to back spasms. His next chance to suit up will be Friday versus Houston.

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• Raptors' Jontay Porter: Upgraded to questionable

  Rotowire Feb 6, 2024

  Porter (back) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game against Charlotte, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports. Porter is amid a three-game absence due to back spasms. Barring new injuries, Porter would slot into a fully healthy Raptors' frontcourt if he's able to suit up Wednesday, likely operating behind Jakob Poeltl and potentially in tandem with Thaddeus Young off the bench.

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• Raptors' Jontay Porter: Ruled out for Friday's game

  Rotowire Feb 2, 2024

  Porter (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports. Porter was considered doubtful for Friday's matchup, so his lack of availability isn't surprising. His next opportunity to suit up will be Sunday against the Thunder, while Thaddeus Young could see additional playing time Friday.

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• Raptors' Jontay Porter: Unlikely to play Friday

  Rotowire Feb 1, 2024

  Porter (back) is doubtful for Friday's game versus the Rockets, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports. Porter is expected to miss Friday's contest due to a back injury he suffered against Chicago. With Jakob Poeltl (ankle) questionable, Thaddeus Young should continue to receive increased minutes against Houston.

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• Raptors' Jontay Porter: Exits with back spasms

  Rotowire Jan 30, 2024

  Porter won't return to Tuesday's game against the Bulls due to back spasms, Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports. He finished scoreless in five minutes with two rebounds, one assist, one steal and one turnover. Porter has had some tough luck with injuries throughout his career, and especially so over the past week. An eye abrasion cut short consecutive appearances last week before he returned to play 19 minutes off the bench in Sunday's one-point loss to Atlanta, but Porter's night came to an early end once again Tuesday, this time due to a different health concern. Even if Porter is able to quickly move past the back injury ahead of Friday's game against the Rockets, he could find himself outside of the rotation, as the Raptors are expected to get starting center Jakob Poeltl (ankle) back for that contest. The Raptors would presumably keep only one of Porter or Thaddeus Young in the rotation as Poeltl's primary backup.

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• Raptors' Jontay Porter: Probable for Sunday

  Rotowire Jan 27, 2024

  Porter (eye) is listed as probable for Sunday's tilt against the Hawks. Porter was forced out of Friday's game against the Clippers after getting poked in the left eye and suffering an abrasion. He seems to be trending in the direction of playing Sunday, though an official decision on his status won't arrive until closer to the game's 6 p.m. ET tipoff. Thaddeus Young drew the start at center in the loss to the Clippers, so Porter will presumably be in store for a backup role if cleared to play Sunday.

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