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Toronto Raptors two-way player Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA on Wednesday after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and wagered on games, even betting on the Raptors to lose. CBC | Sports News
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Raptors’ Porter could be banned for life if gambling accusations prove true, says commissioner
Toronto’s Jontay Porter could face expulsion from the league if the gambling-related accusations against him are found to be true, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Raptors’ Quickley, Barrett probable to return to lineup Tuesday following loss of loved ones
Immanuel Quickley had been with the Toronto Raptors for less than three months when his beloved uncle Shawn Hamilton died. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Raptors player under investigation wouldn’t risk love for hoops by associating with gambling, brother says
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said Wednesday night that he’s sure his younger brother, Jontay Porter, would never do anything to jeopardize his budding NBA playing career. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Raptors players left in dark amid gambling probe into teammate Jontay Porter
The Toronto Raptors were still largely in the dark a day after it was confirmed that the NBA was investigating backup centre Jontay Porter for allegedly fixing games. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Raptors offer no comment on report that player is under investigation for gambling
The Toronto Raptors have offered no comment on media reports that backup centre Jontay Porter is part of an investigation for gambling. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Raptors star RJ Barrett, family mourning death of younger brother
Toronto Raptors star RJ Barrett is mourning the death of his younger brother, Nathan Tyler Barrett. The Raptors and Canada Basketball shared a statement from the Barrett family on Thursday that says Nathan Barrett died Tuesday, surrounded by his family, church and friends. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Absences pile up for Raptors with Canada’s Chris Boucher sidelined by knee injury
Injuries continue to pile up for the Toronto Raptors. Immanuel Quickley, Gary Trent Jr., and Chris Boucher will all miss Monday’s game against defending champion Denver. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Raptors sign Canada’s Kelly Olynyk to 2-year contract extension, announce surgery for Barnes
The Toronto Raptors have signed centre Kelly Olynyk to a multi-year contract extension, the NBA club announced Monday. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Raptors acquire Canada’s Olynyk in trade with Jazz on NBA’s deadline day: reports
Canadian big man Kelly Olynyk has been acquired by the Toronto Raptors in a multi-player deal with the Utah Jazz, according to multiple reports Thursday. CBC | Sports News
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