Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter has been hit with a lifetime ban from the NBA due to serious breaches of betting rules.

An investigation found that Porter leaked confidential information to sports bettors, impacting betting outcomes.

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Porter bet $54,000 on 13 NBA games through a friend's account and allegedly underperformed in one game, resulting in a frozen $80,000 bet.

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Commissioner Adam Silver condemned Porter's actions, stressing fair play and integrity.

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