In this context, the importance of maintaining competitive integrity becomes even more pronounced. The NBA has taken steps (education programs for players, enhanced monitoring of betting flows, tighter restrictions on player-betting interactions). Still, the overlapping issues of debt, financial pressure, peer influence and external gambling networks make this a persistent risk. The Rozier and Billups arrests highlight that even well-known figures are not immune, and that the league must remain vigilant across all levels. For example, Rozier’s case involved detailed documentation: one bettor placing 30 wagers in 46 minutes on his under-stats in a single game, generating red flags for multiple sportsbooks.
In light of today’s arrest, we made a list of some NBA players/coaches who have been arrested, investigated or otherwise caught up in gambling-related cases in recent years.