Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr defends brother amid gambling probe

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Denver Nuggets star Michael Porter Jr. defended his brother, Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter, as the latter faced an investigation over gambling allegations earlier this week.

The investigation centered on prop bets involving Porter on two games – Jan. 26 against the Los Angeles Clippers and March 20 against the Phoenix Suns. The NBA told Fox News Digital earlier in the week they were looking into the matter. ESPN first reported the probe.

But the Nuggets forward used some of his time with reporters on Wednesday night to defend his brother after the team lost to the Suns. He said that while he didn’t have any more information about the matter than the media does, he maintained his brother wouldn’t do anything to jeopardize his career in the league.

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Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. looks to pass the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama defends, Monday, March 25, 2024, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

"I've known my brother my whole life. I know what type of dude he is and I know he's excited to play basketball and I highly doubt he would do anything to put that in jeopardy," Porter said.

Jontay Porter has yet to address the situation publicly and has missed the last few Raptors games with the team, citing personal reasons.

Michael Porter Jr. added that he and others hear about how their performances have affected bettors.

"Yeah, especially the last few years, you hear people in the crowd saying what they need you to score tonight or what they don't want you to score," he said. "Every night you're disappointing someone. You're disappointing people if you score