Even Lakers are getting the FBI probe about this whole gambling saga. Not that they are in any responsible part, it's just that someone was getting insider information about if Lebron would play or not. Turns out it wasn't even quality info because even when Lebron didn't play, the gambler bet on Lakers to lose because of it, but Lakers ended up winning. But that is just the tip of the iceberg, we are getting NBA being investigated as a whole, to see if there are any illegal gambling going on, Billups wasn't the only one and will not be the only one evidently.

I am sensing this will put the league at unease, even if you are not doing anything illegal, you would be worried if anyone around you ever did behind your back. Like what if a teammate did, how would you know?

Wemby scoring 40 was of course a big show for the world to see how amazing he is. We are seeing how he could be the next big superstar, only if he can stay healthy. Everything about him, from his height, to his weight to his previous injury, makes us doubt that he will heave a very long and healthy career but I wish to be wrong. That dude has a potential to be a superstar beyond what we have seen in years.

I think he has a potential to be the biggest name that joined the league since Lebron, we are talking about a huge talent here while being like 20 feet tall. This should be not a big deal if he ends up in injury though because if he does then it would mean nothing to them at all and can't be a superstar.

It surprised me, I thought that there won't be any new NBA or ex NBA player that will be caught or part of this ring. Billups isn't called for the sports betting but it's Terry Rozier. These people have already made good amounts of money with their NBA career. If the investigation turns okay and it's proven that him and the others from the Lakers are involved, goodbye to NBA then.

I don't know if it is Lebron or AD, but Jones was close to Lebron that's why they might have to go and investigate that case as Damon could have known a lot of information that is not available to the public. That's why when he tip off that some players might not play to certain individuals and he has been paid up front for that information.

For sure, everyone who plays bad moving forward might be look at the negative way. Like making turn overs, missing shots that he usually makes. Or even a coach is now being scrutinized because of the involvement of one former player and current coach. This is really a scandal and very hard for the NBA commissioner for sure.

You’re mistaken, it’s not him. It’s Damon Jones, a former NBA player who played for several teams. Check out his career history here. - https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/j/jonesda01.html

So Lillard is clean, only 3 names were mentioned AFAIR, but we never know what would happen as the investigation continues.

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I think there is no him being the next big superstar potentially, he already is. Look at him, how can you stop that. The height, the shiftyness, the shooting touch, the love for the game. He basically has every single attribute he need to be great, and he uses it to the best of his ability. It's actually scary and he looks more and more like a player you would create on NBA2K, haha. But yeah, staying healthy is a big factor of course. If he does, there will be several awards on the horizon, MVP/DPOY and others should be no problem for him.

I did see something mentioning Kevin Garnett as being involved in one of the poker games the FBI investigated. It appears from the wording that he wasn’t involved as an insider though. It seems like he was invited to get taken advantage of for his money. I’m sure he isn’t a very happy camper today.

Watching the Knicks game… After the game Josh Hart got caught on TV being left hanging for another handshake. That guy has the worst handshake timing of all time. I actually busted out laughing that they caught it on TV.

Boston lost to the Knicks. Getting outscored 14-42 in the second quarter was too much to come back from.

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Lakers with a W. Luka with 49.

I have to say, Luka is a lot more comfortable this season in Laker uniform, and it's just very timely that LeBron's absence early this season could test Luka's leadership. So far, he delivers. Now, if the Lakers are going to maintain this level of energy throughout this season, I mean, the intensity on the defensive side, they could be a lot scarier when LeBron comes back. Kudos to Marcus Smart as well for bringing that intensity. He made a lot of effort defensively, diving to get the loose ball, that gave the whole team an extra energy just like Luka said in the post game interview.

As early as this season they should not force things, because they might end up like the Cleveland in the playoffs that they are tired and unable to continue the same level of play in the playoffs, i hope luka will have the same level of plays in the coming month, and stay away from being injured, James strategy was to rest in the start of the season this has been the routine after he becomes too old, in this way the body would heal fast, dallas needs to figure things up, kyrie will be available maybe in the playoffs so they better learn to play as a team.