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Jontay Porter confesses $500 million revelation, suicidal thoughts after NBA gambling ban in tell-all profile

After being hit with a ban by the NBA for gambling, former player Jontay Porter revealed how much he bet and some dark thoughts he had after it. Speaking to The New Yorker, Porter revealed that he had suicidal thoughts.…

By Andrew Korpan · Clutch Points

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 3:53 PM

Key Things to Know

Jontay Porter revealed he bet roughly $500 million in lifetime wagers and experienced suicidal thoughts.
Porter is currently attending therapy to treat his severe gambling problem.
The NBA issued Porter a lifetime ban in April 2024 while he played for the Toronto Raptors.

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Former NBA player Jontay Porter opened up to The New Yorker about his severe gambling addiction and hitting rock bottom. Porter revealed he experienced suicidal thoughts at a gun range, estimated placing roughly $500 million in lifetime wagers, and lost a $500,000 home loan betting on Russian table tennis. He is currently attending therapy for his gambling disorder.

Porter was handed a lifetime ban from the NBA in April 2024 while playing for the Toronto Raptors. Following his ban, he continued his professional basketball career by joining the United States Basketball League's Seattle Super Hawks in 2026, where he captured an MVP award and a league championship.

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