Tag: NBA
Two more charged in betting scandal that ended Jontay Porter’s NBA career
NEW YORK (AP) — Two more men were charged Thursday in the sports betting scandal that prompted the NBA to ban former Toronto Raptors player... more
Birches Health founder cautions bettors on gambling risks during NBA Finals
It’s not a match-up that evokes the NBA’s most classic rivalries – Boston vs. Los Angeles, Golden State vs. Cleveland or Chicago vs.... more
Jontay Porter’s NBA betting scandal yields a criminal case against NYC man
NEW YORK (AP) — A New York man was charged Tuesday in a sports betting scandal that spurred the NBA to ban Jontay Porter for life, with the... more
NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games
Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA on Wednesday after a league probe found he disclosed confidential... more
NBA Commissioner says gambling probe of Toronto’s Jontay Porter could lead to banishment from league
NEW YORK (AP) — Toronto’s Jontay Porter could face expulsion from the league if the gambling-related accusations against him are found to... more
Cavs coach Bickerstaff says he received threats from gamblers, feels sports betting ‘gone too far’
Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff revealed he received threats from gamblers last season and reported it to the NBA. While being... more
Ontario Lottery and Gaming teams up with NBA’s Raptors to benefit community organizations
The Ontario sports betting world is buzzing these days with the big Toronto Raptors’ trade just over a week ago with the New York Knicks.... more
Mark Cuban says the changing NBA landscape led to his sale of the Mavs to casino families
DALLAS (AP) — Mark Cuban sees a future of NBA ownership where the advantages will be in real estate. The high-profile billionaire says... more
Oklahoma: Tribal leaders point to purchase of NBA’s Dallas Mavericks by Las Vegas Sands’s owners as a threat
Tribal gaming leaders in Oklahoma and nationwide Wednesday called for Gov. Kevin Stitt to back tribal-led sports betting as the state faces... more
NBA, NHL and MLB unveil a 30-second ad promoting responsible sports betting
NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball have joined forces to produce a 30-second ad promoting responsible sports betting.... more
