NBA commissioner ‘deeply disturbed’ by gambling scandal

Scandal Overview - NBA Commissioner Adam Silver expresses deep concern over gambling fraud charges, emphasizing the importance of integrity to the league and its fans [1][2] - More than 30 individuals face charges related to money laundering and wire fraud, including accusations of fixing high-stakes poker games with sophisticated technology [2] Individuals Involved - Former Cleveland Cavaliers guard Damon Jones and Hall of Fame Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chanty Bilips are implicated in the federal probe and were released on bond [3] - Miami Heat guard Terry Rosier is charged in an alleged criminal betting scheme involving the trading of insider information about NBA players and teams [3] League Response - Bips and Rosier are placed on immediate leave while the league investigates the incidents [4] - The NBA acknowledges the increased entanglement of professional sports with gambling and the need for mindfulness regarding appropriate conduct [4] External Scrutiny - Congress has issued a bipartisan letter requesting Adam Silver to brief them on the scandal next week [5]