Ex-NBA Referee Warns NBA Betting Scandal Expanding Amid Multiple Arrests

Tim Donaghy, a former NBA referee convicted in a gambling scandal, has warned that the recent NBA betting scandals involving figures like Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, and Damon Jones are just "the tip of the iceberg." Donaghy alleges the NBA's previous gambling investigations were suppressed at high levels, and he predicts a larger scandal emerging at the college sports level, where young athletes might fix games for money to support themselves. The FBI recently arrested over 30 individuals, including current players and coaches, in connection with illegal gambling and rigged poker games linked to organized crime families. Donaghy's warnings highlight concerns about widespread corruption beyond the NBA, suggesting systemic issues in sports betting integrity. Though Donaghy’s past and claims about Mafia ties have been questioned, the ongoing federal investigations underscore the seriousness of these scandals and the potential for further revelations, particularly in collegiate athletics.