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Twenty charged in widespread college basketball gambling scandal

Getty What started as whispers around betting lines has turned into something far more serious. Federal prosecutors on Thursday unsealed an indictment charging 20 men in a sweeping point-shaving scheme that allegedly compromised 29 college basketball games across 17 Division I programs, ensnaring 39 players along the way. According to authorities in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, this wasn’t a one-off. It was systematic. Fifteen of the defendants played college basketball during the 2023-24 and/or 2024-25 seasons, per the indictment. Two of the players named — Cedquavious Hunter and Dyquavian Short — were already sanctioned by the NCAA in November for fixing games involving New Orleans. Four others charged have appeared in games within the past week, though prosecutors say none of the allegations tied to those players involve this season. “This was a massive scheme that enveloped the world of college basketball,” U.S. Attorney David Metcalf said. “This was a significant and rampant corruption of college athletics.” The charges include bribery, wire fraud and conspiracy. Bribery counts carry a maximum sentence of five years, while wire fraud charges can bring up to 20. The indictment describes a scheme that dates back to September 2022, initially focused on fixing games in the Chinese Basketball Association before pivoting to U.S. college basketball. Players were allegedly paid between $10,000 and $30,000 to manipulate outcomes for betting purposes, defrauding sportsbooks and bettors alike. Two defendants named were previously charged in a separate federal gambling case tied to the NBA. Former NBA player Antonio Blakeney was named but not charged in this indictment. In response, NCAA president Charlie Baker said the NCAA has opened betting-integrity investigations into roughly 40 players from 20 schools over the past year, calling the conduct troubling but not entirely new. The post Twenty charged in widespread college basketball gambling scandal appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Mavericks, Lakers linked to Jonathan Kuminga; Nets, Suns not so much

Getty The market for available Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga is starting to take shape, and it’s narrower than it once appeared. The Suns, once viewed as a potential landing spot, are no longer in the mix, according to ESPN’s Anthony Slater and Shams Charania. Phoenix’s interest has cooled, removing one of the cleaner theoretical fits for Kuminga. The Mavericks remain a team to watch, though with important caveats. League sources say Dallas has shown interest, but largely in the context of a larger framework tied to Anthony Davis. Whether the Mavericks would pursue Kuminga as a standalone acquisition remains unclear, and that distinction matters given Dallas’ current roster and cap considerations. The Lakers have also been mentioned, with team and league sources telling The Athletic there is at least some level of interest. That said, there’s no indication the Lakers and Warriors have engaged in meaningful dialogue. As of today, it appears to be more due diligence than momentum. As for rumored counters, they’re thinning out. Golden State has been loosely linked to Michael Porter Jr., but a team source told The Athletic there have been no substantive talks with the Nets, and ESPN reports the Warriors haven’t seriously discussed Porter in over a month. The Pelicans continue to shut down inquiries on Trey Murphy III, and there’s never been evidence they’d have interest in Kuminga anyway. In short, the list is shrinking. Interest exists, but leverage is limited. And with the Feb. 5 deadline approaching, the Warriors may soon have to decide whether patience or pragmatism wins out. The post Mavericks, Lakers linked to Jonathan Kuminga; Nets, Suns not so much appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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