Overview

• Larry Nance Jr. quickly corrected a statement about betting during a press conference, asserting he does not bet on sports.
• The clarification came amid discussions of the Pelicans' upcoming NBA playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
• Jontay Porter, formerly of the Toronto Raptors, received a lifetime NBA ban for betting on games and leaking insider information.
• Porter's ban highlights ongoing concerns about the integrity of sports in relation to gambling.
• The NBA continues to enforce strict gambling policies to protect the sport's integrity.