Overview

• Jontay Porter, a former Toronto Raptors player, was banned from the NBA in April 2024 after an investigation uncovered his role in a betting scheme.
• Porter admitted to intentionally underperforming in games and faking injuries to help bettors win on prop bets, citing significant gambling debts as his motivation.
• Court documents reveal that Porter sent text messages to co-conspirators during and before games, providing inside information about his playing status and performance plans.
• Shane Hennen, a Las Vegas man, was arrested and charged with wire fraud conspiracy for his role in the scheme, including placing bets using information from Porter.
• Porter pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy charges in July 2024 and is scheduled for sentencing in May 2025, facing up to 20 years in prison.