The NBA reminded all its franchises that the league aims to control the types of bets offered on its games, a clear signal that it will continue negotiating with betting houses and regulatory bodies to reinforce the integrity of the competition.
These new measures come two months after the arrests of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, both involved in betting-related cases, which raised alarms within the league.
In a memo sent to teams, the NBA explained that these decisions seek to “promote greater understanding and compliance with the league’s betting rules.”
Changes in the NBA
One of the most significant adjustments involves injury reports, a key factor for both competition and the betting market:
Except for the second game of a back-to-back, teams will be required to resubmit the injury report on the same day as the game.
For games starting at 5:00 p.m. or earlier, the additional report will be submitted between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m.
For later games, it will be sent between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.
According to the league, this measure aims to increase transparency and reduce the value of confidential information that could be leaked to bettors.
The Rozier case is cited internally as an example of the risk: the player is accused of informing third parties that he would leave a game early in March 2023, allowing successful bets on individual performance markets (prop bets).
Additional Actions
The NBA also announced a series of additional measures:
More training sessions during the season to educate players, coaches, and staff on betting rules.
New compliance measures for individuals outside teams who have access to confidential information.
An update to the Fan Code of Conduct, aimed at protecting players and coaches from harassment and threats linked to sports betting.
The league stated it will push for stronger legal protections at the state and federal levels to combat such behaviors.
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