FBI Probes Whether NBA Ref Bet on Games
"At this point, it's too early to know if any games were affected"
A point-shaving scandal is an enormous problem in any sport. This one, which might involve an NBA referee, has the potential to permanently scar the league.
The NBA acknowledged Friday the FBI is investigating Tim Donaghy for betting on games, including ones in which he officiated.
'It's a shame,' the Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant said. 'It's just unfortunate. ... Like I said, it's a very serious issue.'
According to a law enforcement official, authorities are examining whether the referee made calls to affect the point spread in games on which he or associates had wagered thousands of dollars over the past two seasons. Read more