NBA Investigation Expansion - The NBA is widening its investigation into gambling schemes, with investigators seeking access to cell phones and phone records from multiple teams [1] - A law firm hired by the NBA is expected to seek documents from at least 10 Lakers employees [1] - The NBA stated that various individuals and organizations were asked to preserve documents and records as standard procedure in such investigations [2] Legal and Ethical Concerns - The investigation extends to teams mentioned in an indictment, previously unknown [3] - The NBA responded to a bipartisan group of senators' request for documents related to the investigation [3] - Federal prosecutors charged over 30 people in a poker embedding scheme, accused of assisting betters with inside information [3] Impact on Sports Integrity - Online betting is leading to serious accusations across professional sports [4] - Two Cleveland Guardian pitchers were indicted for allegedly rigging pitches in a two-year betting scheme [4] - Maintaining the integrity of the game is in everyone's best interest [5]
Investigation expands into NBA betting scheme
NBC News·2025-11-17 00:49