Banned NBA player texted gamblers during games about playing status, court docs say

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A sixth person was arrested in the betting scheme that saw Jontay Porter banned for life from the NBA.

Porter, who is facing criminal charges himself, was barred from the NBA after it was revealed he bet on the NBA and was involved in a scheme in which conspirators would profit based off information given by him.

Court documents revealed this week that Porter texted those involved in the scheme, with one text saying that betting on his "unders" propositions would reel in "big numbers."

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Jontay Porter, #34 of the Toronto Raptors, warms up before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on March 9, 2024 in Portland, Oregon.  (Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

"No blocks no steals. I’m going to play first 2-3 minute stint off the bench then when I get subbed out tell them my eye killing me again," Porter is said to have texted Shane Hennen, the latest person arrested, on Jan. 26 before his Toronto Raptors played a game.

Hennen was arrested at a Las Vegas airport on Sunday before he was set to board a one-way flight to Colombia.

Earlier last January, Porter also texted, "I went back to the locker room to get eye checked on. Idk if imma play much more. I'm Not starting second half. But if it's garbage time I will shoot a million shots."

Porter pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and faces over 20 years in jail, although prosecutors believe he will be sentenced to around four. His sentencing will be on May 20.

In court in July, Porter said he agreed to withdraw early from games to get out from under large gambling debts so he and co-conspirators could win bets