NBA bans Raptors forward Jontay Porter for life over gambling violations
New York (AFP) - The NBA banned Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for life on Wednesday after a bombshell probe found he bet on league matches -- dubbed a "cardinal sin" by NBA commissioner Adam Silver. The league said that Porter, who spent part of his season in the NBA and part of it in the developmental G League, also shared private information on his fitness with a sports bettor and removed himself from a game to influence wagers on his own play. "There is nothing more important than protecting the integrity of NBA competition for our fans, our teams and everyone associated with our sp...