Reap what you sow
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Since Adam Silver legalized sports betting in the NBA, critics question whether integrity and player protection are at risk amid growing gambling controversies.
NBA integrity
‘Where there’s smoke, there’s fire’ – Kawhi Leonard Clippers scandal raises NBA integrity concerns
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The Kawhi Leonard–Los Angeles Clippers scandal has drawn scrutiny from former NBA star Tim Hardaway, who warns that violations of league rules could threaten player reputations, team penalties, and the integrity of the NBA itself.