Tag: NBA
NBA’s Thunder pitches plan to legalize sports betting in Oklahoma, earn share of wagers
As lawmakers in Oklahoma continue to debate how to legalize sports betting, the Oklahoma City Thunder wants to play a primary role in the... more
NBA commissioner ‘deeply disturbed’ by gambling arrests of active player and coach
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, in his first public comments since the arrests of Portland coach Chauncey Billups and Miami guard Terry... more
Being in an NBA player’s entourage is fun. Now, it can be a gambling edge, too.
A few years ago, LeBron James, as he does from time to time, lauded the accomplishments of a friend’s child on social media. That friend... more
Congress asks NBA commissioner for briefing on gambling scandal
Members of Congress sent a letter Friday to NBA commissioner Adam Silver requesting a briefing and expressing concern over... more
NBA’s gambling scandal renews congressional calls to regulate sports betting
The arrests of current and former high-profile NBA figures on Thursday for illegal sports betting and rigged poker games spurred fresh... more
NBA players, coaches, former stars react to gambling scandal: ‘These dudes are stupid’
The new NBA season is less than a week old and the league’s been hit by a massive gambling scandal that’s included multiple... more
Las Vegas: From shock to shrugs, sportsbooks react to NBA betting scandal
Las Vegas bookmakers have helped uncover several point-shaving scandals over the years and have long acted as watchdogs for pro and college... more
Here’s how indictment says Terry Rozier shared information that paid off for bettors
NBA guard Terry Rozier was averaging nearly 21 points per game for the Charlotte Hornets as the 2022-23 season neared an end. But during a... more
How cheaters rigged high-stakes poker games with the mob and sports pros, according to authorities
The indictments announced Thursday of a poker cheating ring involving NBA figures and backed by the mafia emphasized their alleged... more
Who are Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones? A look at arrested NBA player and coaches
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Damon Jones were... more
