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Adam Silver threatens strong punishment towards Jontay Porter over gambling controversy

As the investigation into Jontay Porter and alleged gambling irregularities, NBA commissioner Adam Silver warned of harsh punishment.

"We will review the program and make sure the conditions are in place for him to be successful going forward.”

"I do remember the only time I broke down, I got in the car and I called Adam [Silver]. I said, "'I need help.'"

"We should be at the forefront in sports when men hit women. So what are we as a league looking to do about that?"

"I don’t give a **** about working with the NBA."

“I am now Jordan Haber, member of the 2023 NBA draft class, uh, soon to be undrafted class,"

"For Ja, basketball needs to take a back seat at this time."

"It has a double meaning, by the way."

"It'll be a new tradition."

League sources expect Morant to be suspended for “no less than the first half” of next season