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NBA reviewing policies to fight ‘dire risks’ of gambling: Report

Portland head coach Chauncey Billups was arrested, along with Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and others, as part of an FBI probe into sports gambling and betting.
Portland head coach Chauncey Billups was arrested, along with Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and others, as part of an FBI probe into sports gambling and betting.

Rockets trying to unleash Kevin Durant; Nets loving their NBA ‘fight’

Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets dunks the ball against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Toyota Centre.
Kevin Durant of the Houston Rockets dunks the ball against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Toyota Centre.

NBA champions the Oklahoma City Thunder off to a 3-0 start

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leaving Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye in his wake during the their NBA game in Atlanta on Oct 25.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leaving Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye in his wake during the their NBA game in Atlanta on Oct 25.

Luka Doncic pours in 49 to carry LA Lakers past Minnesota Timberwolves

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic celebrates in the second half as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Johnny Juzang watches.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic celebrates in the second half as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Johnny Juzang watches.

NBA gambling scandal presents mounting trust problem for league

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was paid US$21 million during the 2022-23 season and is now in the final year of a four-year, US$96 million deal.
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was paid US$21 million during the 2022-23 season and is now in the final year of a four-year, US$96 million deal.

‘Deeply disturbed’: NBA chief Adam Silver grapples with illegal betting scandal

NBA commissioner Adam Silver expressed regret that the allegations had taken attention away from the start of the campaign.
NBA commissioner Adam Silver expressed regret that the allegations had taken attention away from the start of the campaign.

In The Spotlight

Victor Wembanyama’s path to resilience – from a life-altering injury to a summer of self-discovery

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama celebrates with guard Stephon Castle during the first half  against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama celebrates with guard Stephon Castle during the first half  against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center.

Los Angeles Lakers’ Luka Doncic, Minnesota Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards aching but ready

Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic competing against the Golden State Warriors in their season opener.
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic competing against the Golden State Warriors in their season opener.

Betting scandals that have rocked North American professional sports

Apr 3, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups gestures to his team during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images
Apr 3, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups gestures to his team during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

NBA’s Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier among dozens arrested in sweeping illegal gambling probe

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups (left) and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier are among more than 30 people charged in two related gambling probes in the US.
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups (left) and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier are among more than 30 people charged in two related gambling probes in the US.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.