On this episode of Conduct Detrimental: THE Sports Law Podcast, Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust) is joined by Tarun Sharma (@tksharmalaw) to break down the only story anyone’s talking about this week: the NBA’s twin gambling scandals...including what they mean for the league, its leadership, and the future of sports integrity.
Dan and Tarun talk the FBI’s dual indictments involving current NBA players and coaches, including Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups, and why the feds may have intentionally linked the “inside betting” and “mob poker” operations to send a message directly to the league.
The duo unpacks the alleged role of organized crime, how player data triggered suspicious betting alerts, and why the NBA’s initial decision to “clear” Rozier may come back to haunt Commissioner Adam Silver.
They revisit the echoes of the Tim Donaghy scandal and debate whether this could force a true reckoning on gambling oversight in pro sports. Plus, Dan argues that this moment may finally be the “truth serum” that leagues can’t sweep under the rug.
Then, the duo touch on the NCAA’s last-minute reversal of its new betting policy allowing college athletes to wager on pro sports—spurred by the timing of the NBA’s scandals and pushback from SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey. They discuss how NIL-era agents and crossover access to information could further complicate things for both college and pro leagues.
To close, Dan drops his “bet of the week,” explaining why Justin Herbert at +3500 for NFL MVP might be the most mispriced line on the board.
What to Watch For: Tarun highlights LSU’s multi-million-dollar Brian Kelly buyout and how skyrocketing coaching payouts are driving private equity interest in college athletics. Dan recommends Hulu’s Chad Powers and reminds listeners: if you see a great Halloween costume, tell them you get the reference.
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Host: Dan Lust (@SportsLawLust)
Featuring: Tarun Sharma (@tksharmalaw)
Produced by: Mike Kravchenko (Watch on YouTube)
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