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Fanatically Speaking: NBA Gambling and How EASY it is to get wrapped up with the "mafia".


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The NBA’s latest “compliance crisis” has everything. Wire fraud, money laundering, and insider info. In our latest bonus episode of Fanatically Speaking, we discuss how gambling and sports integrity collide AND why regulation always lags culture.

0:00 Intro – “Bonus Time!” Kent & Logoff introduce this surprise drop and explain why this story can’t wait.

3:16 Who Got Caught & Why It Matters. From Chauncey Billups to Terry Rozier. Who’s in the hot seat and what the charges really mean.

10:49 Damon Jones’ “Hot Tip” Text. The alleged LeBron leak that tied insider info to bets and made the feds perk up.

14:27 The Conflict of Interest Era. How gambling ads, sponsorships, and analyst deals (like Brady & Blake Griffin) blur the lines.

17:22 Jalen Brown’s “Protect the Players” quote. We debate if players need protection from mafia pressure or just better judgment.

21:05 Loggoff gives you some GAME on how EASY it is to get mixed up with the "mafia", You know, if they still exist.

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Fanatically SpeakingBy Kent and Loggoff