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[From ESPN]
Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. said Wednesday night that he's sure younger brother Jontay would never do anything to jeopardize his budding NBA career.
Jontay Porter, a forward for the Toronto Raptors, is under investigation by the NBA following multiple instances of betting irregularities over the past several months, sources told ESPN earlier this week. At issue are prop bets involving Porter from games on Jan. 26 and March 20, sources said. An NBA spokesman told ESPN that the league is "looking into it."
Michael Porter Jr. took the podium following the Nuggets' loss to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night and was asked about the probe involving his brother.
Michael Porter Jr. said he has no more details than the media does but he vouched for his brother, who at 24 is a year younger than him, saying, "Jontay loves the game of basketball" and has been thrilled to play for Toronto on a two-way contract this season.
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