NBA investigates Raptors' Jontay Porter over 'prop betting': report

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Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter is reportedly under NBA investigation after the league found "multiple instances of betting irregularities." 

The investigation reportedly stems around prop bets involving Porter on two games — Jan. 26 against the Los Angeles Clippers and March 20 against the Phoenix Suns. according to ESPN. 

The Raptors declined to comment to Fox News Digital. The NBA  did not immediately respond to a request for comment. 

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Jontay Porter #11 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during the game against the Boston Celtics on January 15, 2024 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.   (Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images)

ESPN broke down the situation involving Porter, starting with a Jan. 26 game against the Clippers, during which "increased betting interest" was found on the under for Porter's prop bets. 

Before the game, over/under prop bets were created for Porter in points (5.5), rebounds (4.5), assists (1.5) and three-pointers made (0.5). 

Porter, who averages 13.8 minutes per game this season, would go on to play just four minutes in the game before re-aggravating an eye injury, according to the Raptors. All of his prop bets hit the under, as he finished with no points, three rebounds, one assists and no three-pointers made. 

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ESPN added DraftKings Sportsbook reported Porter's three-pointers made under was the "biggest money winner for bettors of any NBA player props for games that evening."

Then, in the game against the Suns, Porter had