The NBA requested phones and documents from several teams, including the Lakers, as its investigation into league-wide gambling violations expands
The NBA’s rapidly widening gambling investigation escalated again this week after The Athletic reported that the league has asked multiple teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, to turn over documents, records, and even employee cell phones as part of a deepening probe into illegal sports betting activity.
Six league sources confirmed the requests, marking the most aggressive step the NBA has taken since federal prosecutors unveiled a series of sweeping indictments tied to insider gambling schemes.
The development arrives at a moment when the league is facing mounting pressure from Washington.
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Both the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the Senate Commerce Committee have demanded briefings from commissioner Adam Silver, questioning how the NBA failed to detect alleged betting schemes involving players, coaches, and individuals with access to confidential team information.
Lawmakers have framed their concerns around competitive integrity, arguing that the rapid expansion of legalized sports gambling has outpaced the safeguards leagues have in place.
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