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Toronto Raptors Player Banned For Life From NBA For Gambling

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A player for the Toronto Raptors has been handed a lifetime ban from the NBA due to violations of gambling rules. The player, a forward for the Raptors, was identified as having leaked information about his health and betting against his own team.

The NBA initiated an investigation following a game last month that garnered significant attention from sports bettors. During the game, the player in question, who played for only three minutes before exiting due to illness, was found to have disclosed details about his health to a known sports bettor.

Further scrutiny uncovered that a separate bettor had placed an $80,000 wager on the player underperforming in the game, with a potential payout of $1 million. The league intervened by freezing the earnings as the player's actions raised suspicions.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver emphasized the paramount importance of upholding the integrity of NBA competitions for fans, teams, and all stakeholders associated with the sport. Consequently, the player's blatant infractions of league regulations have resulted in the most severe penalty - a lifetime ban from the NBA.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing, with updates expected as more information becomes available. This story is still developing, and further details will be provided as they emerge.

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