"NBA Player Michael Porter Jr. Stands by Brother Amid Gambling Probe and Threats"
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. defended his younger brother Jontay amid an NBA investigation into betting irregularities involving prop bets on Jontay's games. Michael vouched for Jontay's love for basketball and expressed doubt that he would jeopardize his career. Jontay, who plays for the Toronto Raptors, has not publicly addressed the situation and has missed recent games for personal reasons. The NBA prohibits players from betting on league events, and violations could result in fines, suspensions, or contract termination. Michael also discussed the impact of betting on players' performances and the prevalence of sports betting in the industry.
