NBA Implements Tighter Rules for Injury Reporting and Prop Bets

The NBA is implementing tighter rules for injury reporting and prop bets in response to recent gambling-related indictments involving players and coaches. According to ESPN, the league is reacting to the arrests of Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, and Damon Jones, who were charged with providing nonpublic injury information to bettors.

Teams will now be required to submit injury reports on game days between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. local time, and update these reports every 15 minutes, enhancing transparency regarding player participation status.

Further, the NBA aims to address tanking by reviewing draft lottery rules and wants to restrict the types of prop bets available, including limits on wagers and reducing player options for betting. The league plans to enhance training on betting rules and protect players and coaches from harassment by sports bettors, as noted by CDC Gaming Reports.

These changes highlight the NBA's focus on maintaining the integrity of the game amidst growing concerns over performance manipulation and gambling influences.