NBA player's text messages about playing status during games revealed in court documents.

Another individual was apprehended in the gambling operation that led to Jontay Porter's lifetime suspension from the NBA.

Porter, who is facing criminal charges, was barred from the NBA after it was discovered he bet on the NBA and was involved in a scheme in which conspirators profited off information he provided.

It was disclosed in court documents this week that Porter communicated with individuals involved in the scheme through text messages, including one message stating that placing bets on his "unders" predictions would result in substantial profits.

Before the Toronto Raptors played a game on Jan. 26, Porter texted Shane Hennen, the latest person arrested, saying "No blocks no steals. I’m going to play first 2-3 minute stint off the bench then when I get subbed out tell them my eye killing me again."

On Sunday, at a Las Vegas airport, Hennen was arrested before boarding a one-way flight to Colombia.

In January, Porter texted, "I went back to the locker room to get my eyes checked. I'm not sure if I'll play much more. I won't be starting the second half. But if it's garbage time, I'll shoot a million shots."

Porter was found guilty of conspiring to commit wire fraud and could receive up to 20 years in prison, although prosecutors expect him to be sentenced to approximately four years. His sentencing date is May 20.

In July, Porter admitted in court that he had agreed to withdraw early from games in order to reduce his large gambling debts, allowing him and his co-conspirators to place winning bets on his performance.

He acknowledged that his actions were unlawful and wrong, and expressed deep regret.

On April 17, the NBA imposed a lifetime ban on Porter due to an investigation revealing that he had shared confidential information with sports bettors and bet on games in violation of league rules. The NBA prohibits players from wagering on the league or any of its properties.

According to the NBA, between January and March of this year, while Porter was with the Raptors or its G League team, Raptors 905, he made "at least 13 bets on NBA games using an associate's betting account."

In June, Jeff Jensen, Porter's lawyer, stated that Porter was struggling with a gambling addiction and was seeking treatment while cooperating with law enforcement.

Coban, one of Porter's brothers, began serving a six-year sentence in April for a fatal DUI crash, while another brother, Michael, is a mainstay with the Denver Nuggets.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.

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