Some NBA player props dropped after Porter case

Major U.S. sportsbooks on Friday said they would not be offering under bets on NBA players who are on two-way or 10-day contracts to combat attempts at manipulation.

The restriction is a result of discussions the NBA had with sportsbooks over the summer, after former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter was banned from the league for his role in a gambling scheme centered on prop bets on his statistics.

FanDuel, DraftKings, BetMGM, ESPN BET and Caesars Sportsbook confirmed to ESPN on Friday that they planned to comply with the prop betting restrictions.

“We are pleased that these actions have been taken to help protect the integrity of our games,” an NBA spokesperson told ESPN.

FanDuel told ESPN that it is “always working with our partners to make sure the markets available adhere to their standards.” A DraftKings spokesperson said the sportsbook “is in alignment with the NBA and thankful for the opportunity to engage with them on the topic.” BetMGM also confirmed to ESPN that it would not offer under betting on prop wagers on select players.

Sportsbooks flagged suspicious betting patterns on the under on Porter’s statistics in games in January and March. Porter, who was on a two-way contract with the Raptors at the time, exited a Jan. 26 game against the LA Clippers and a March 20 game against the Sacramento Kings after playing just a few minutes.

Porter pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud July 10 and is scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 18 in New York.

Two-way contracts are given to players who go back and forth between the G League and the NBA. Ten-day contracts allow teams to add players for up to 10 days or three games.

Related Posts

Bronny James Stats Tonight: How Did the Lakers Rookie Perform in His Matchup Against LeBron’s Former Team, the Cavaliers?

Bronny James played his second NBA game against his father, LeBron James ‘ former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, on Wednesday. The Lakers suffered a blowout 134-110 loss. They waived the white flag early in the fourth quarter, giving Bronny the chance …

Read more

LeBron James Melts Hearts Online with Adorable Father’s Day Moment with His Daughter

Appearing on air with her famous father LeBron James, little princess Zhuri once again stole the spotlight. Basketball star LeBron James makes netizens crazy with his super cute dancing clip with his family, 5-year-old angel takes the spotlight  …

Read more

LeBron James and his son Bronny become the first father-son team to play together in NBA history

Sunday was a momentous night for LeBron James and his son Bronny. The duo shared the court for the first time in the NBA during the Lakers’ preseason game against the Suns, becoming the first father-son pairing to play together in league history. …

Read more

Ja Morant Honors Sister Niya with Exclusive Nike ‘Ja 2s’ Tribute!

Memphis Grizzlies All-Star guard Ja Morant paid tribute to his younger sister Niya Morant in the latest iteration of his signature “Ja 2” Nike sneakers, which he showcased in their home game against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. The shoe, which features …

Read more

Bronny James was born where?

Just by playing a few minutes in the NBA, Bronny James already holds a record. Nothing related to his performance, but being the first father-son duo to play in the NBA. Now that they’ve had their big moment, we have more clarity on Bronny. Before …

Read more

Cavs Honor Lakers’ Father-Son Duo LeBron and Bronny James with Heartfelt Tribute Ahead of Their Homecoming Return!

LeBron James and Bronny James have a history with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The LA Lakers rookie was born when his father career’s was just starting and spent a big chunk of his childhood in Cleveland, and was present when the Cavaliers won their first-ever …

Read more