Gambling News - 'Nba'
Sports
April 29, 2026
NBA Allegedly Proposed New Anti-Tanking Rules for Team Draft Lottery
The NBA has reportedly informed its 30 general managers about a proposed anti-tanking draft reform called the “3-2-1 lottery,” after the number of lottery balls assigned to each team, which would expand the lottery to include 16 teams. NBA to Allegedly Implement New Team Lottery System According to rumors, over the past few weeks, the […]
Industry
April 29, 2026
Former NBA Player Damon Jones Admits to Participating in 2 Gambling Schemes
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones became the first individual in an ongoing gambling conspiracy case to plead guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit fraud involving insider sports betting and rigged poker game schemes. Jones Admits Guilt After pleading guilty in the sports betting case, Jones read a prepared statement to […]
Legal
April 27, 2026
Ex-NBA Star Gilbert Arenas Risks Prison Due to Alleged Poker Scheme
Gilbert Arenas, a former NBA star, could spend up to 5 years in prison if convicted of running an illegal gambling scheme in California. Although he has pleaded not guilty, federal prosecutors believe that he ran a complex high-stakes poker operation. The NBA Star Is Believed to Have Run an Illegal Gambling Den Arenas, alongside […]
Industry
April 22, 2026
Diamond Arena Proposal Seeks to Bring the NBA to Las Vegas
A new project in Las Vegas would see the construction of a huge NBA arena, further cementing Sin City as a major sports hub. A spokesperson for the project described it as a “global stage for the NBA.” The Diamond Arena Would Be Within Walking Distance of Strip Resorts The project outlines a diamond-shaped arena […]
Sports
April 17, 2026
Ex-NBA Guard Set to Admit Guilt in Expanding Betting Probe
Former professional basketball player Damon Jones is preparing to change his plea in a major US gambling investigation. He positions himself as the first defendant among dozens to accept responsibility in the sweeping case. Damon Jones to Change His Plea in Expanding Gambling Probe A federal court in Brooklyn is scheduled to hear the plea […]
Sports
April 9, 2026
PrizePicks Becomes NBA’s Official DFS Partner
PrizePicks, a daily fantasy sports (DFS) leader in North America, unveiled a major new partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA). This deal will position the DFS company as the Official Daily Fantasy Sports Partner of the NBA, providing fan engagement opportunities to both parties. NBA & PrizePicks Join Forces The partnership with the famous […]
Sports
April 3, 2026
Las Vegas Mayor Announces Downtown NBA Arena Plan
Las Vegas has spent the past decade rewriting its identity. The city has transformed from its roots as a tourism and gambling hub into a high-profile sports destination. And an NBA franchise would cement that position. Next week, mayor Shelley Berkley plans to present her arguments directly to NBA commissioner Adam Silver, with a downtown […]
Sports
March 26, 2026
Votes Are Out: NBA Ready to Expand With Vegas, Seattle
National Basketball Association owners have made it clear: they are ready to explore adding new franchises to the current 30-team roster. The first cities on their lips during the NBA Board of Governors meeting on March 24-25, when the votes were cast, were Las Vegas and Seattle, both regarded as the most likely candidates. “I think […]
Sports
March 20, 2026
LeBron James Reversed His Decision to Own an NBA Team in Las Vegas
Nearly four years ago, on The Shop, four-time NBA MVP and champion LeBron James expressed his desire to own an NBA team in Las Vegas. However, based on a recent interview, it appears he may have changed his stance. LeBron James Denies Plans to Own an NBA Team With team governors expected to vote next […]
Industry
March 16, 2026
Las Vegas NBA Franchise on the Table as League Officials Eye Sin City Opportunities
Las Vegas could get its own basketball team as the NBA officials prepare to vote on adding new franchises to the league. The other city that could get a team is Seattle, with the vote set to take place later this month. NBA to Add New Teams for the First Time in Decades The NBA […]