Jontay Porter Banned for Life in Gambling Scandal

Former NBA player Jontay Porter has been banned for life from the league after pleading guilty to a betting scandal involving manipulation of his game performance for financial gain. Porter admitted to colluding with bettors by faking injuries or limiting his playing time to affect betting outcomes, which he orchestrated through text messages during games. Shane Hennen, a co-conspirator, was arrested at Las Vegas airport, accused of wire fraud and money laundering in connection with the scheme. Court documents reveal that Porter shared detailed plans, such as leaving games early under the pretense of injury, to help his associates place profitable bets. Authorities have highlighted text messages from Porter during games, where he instructed co-conspirators on how to bet on his underperformance, with significant sums involved. Porter stated his involvement was an attempt to clear personal gambling debts, and he faces a potential prison sentence of up to four years.