Congress is demanding answers from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver as the scope of a gambling scandal involving top NBA players and coaches continues to expand. The House Committee on Energy and Commerce has sent a bipartisan letter requesting detailed information on the alleged fraudulent betting practices, the NBA’s regulatory actions, and its partnerships with sports betting companies. The inquiry follows the federal indictment of Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and former player Damon Jones, who are accused of participating in a scheme that allowed gamblers to wager on games using non-public information.
The letter outlines five key areas for information, including the specifics of the alleged betting practices, the NBA’s plans to prevent the misuse of non-public information, the effectiveness of its Code of Conduct, potential regulatory gaps, and its reevaluation of partnerships with sports betting companies. The inquiry also touches on comments made by Silver during an appearance on ESPN’s