NBA, NBRA Deny Report Of Six Refs Disciplined For Gambling

NBA, Union Denies Report That Referees Have Been Disciplined For Gambling Violations

THE REPORT: In N.Y., Mitch Lawrence cited sources saying that the six unidentified officials “were busted for infractions as minor as frequenting casinos,” but the infractions “in no way came close to resembling the crimes" of former NBA ref Tim Donaghy.  In addition to enlisting the help of former federal prosecutor Larry Pedowitz to handle the investigation, Stern has “promised to do more background checks and have the league admit to its mistakes involving officiating more quickly than in the past.” But the league has “done little else to reduce the chances of another gambling scandal,” a fact that “doesn’t sit well with some owners and executives, who are under gag orders that prevent them from going public with their complaints” (N.Y. DAILY NEWS, 10/21).

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DEFENDING YOUR LIFE: Meanwhile, after recent invasions at the homes of Knicks C Eddy Curry and Heat F Antoine Walker, the NBA will send security officials to each team in the next few weeks to discuss with players "steps they can take to prevent similar incidents.” NBA officials will “advise players to watch where they go and be alert if they are followed, while also recommending being less flashy with their money and jewelry when they go out” (N.Y. DAILY NEWS, 10/21).

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