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The NBA Betting Scandal: Protecting the Game's Integrity
The NBA has been hit by a major betting scandal involving key figures, showing how gambling threatens the league. In October 2025, the FBI announced federal charges against more than 30 people, including Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat player Terry Rozier, and former player/assistant Damon Jones. They used insider information to fix bets in at least seven games from 2023 to 2024. Examples include Rozier leaving a Hornets-Pelicans game early in March 2023 and Jones sharing injury details about LeBron James and Anthony Davis in Lakers games. The group made hundreds of thousands in illegal profits. This follows the 2024 lifetime ban of Jontay Porter for similar prop bet schemes. The facts show the problem is serious, but the main focus should be on what the NBA must do to stop these incidents and protect the game’s core—fair competition without manipulation.
NBA Announces 2025–26 Season Opening Night and Christmas Day Games
The 2025–26 NBA regular season will tip off on October 21, 2025, with a star-studded doubleheader on Opening Night. The first matchup will feature the Houston Rockets taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder, followed by a marquee clash between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers. This season also marks the league’s return to NBC broadcasts, alongside coverage on Peacock, ESPN, and ABC.
NBA in Europe: A Bold Plan to Transform Basketball
Expanding the Game Across the Atlantic
Unforgettable Duel in L.A.: Lakers and Clippers Leave It All on the Court
Last Night in Los Angeles Delivers One of the Season’s Most Thrilling Games Los Angeles witnessed one of the most exciting matchups of the season last night, as the Lakers and Clippers battled point for point until the final buzzer, with standout performances from their star players.
Playoff Madness: Celtics and Warriors Deliver High-Voltage Wins
Monday Night Delivers Two Thrilling NBA Playoff Clashes