Prop Bets Expose NBA's Integrity Vulnerability
Resources
Books
- "a whole episode on curbing tanking last year" - This refers to a previous episode of the podcast where ideas for addressing tanking in the NBA were discussed.
Articles & Papers
- "a good piece on this at the athletic" by David Aldridge - Discussed the current state of NBA games not mattering and the implications for tanking.
People Mentioned
- John C. B. B. P. S. - Referenced in relation to allegations of prop bet manipulation and trading on inside information.
- Terry Rozier - Mentioned in the context of the allegations against him and his team's circumstances.
- Damian Jones - Referenced regarding allegations of trading on inside information.
- Damian Lillard - Mentioned as a player whose potential absence was tipped off.
- LeBron James - Mentioned as a player whose sitting out was allegedly tipped off by Damian Jones.
- Kevin Durant - Referenced in a past instance where Oklahoma City was fined for his injury designation.
- Zion Williamson - Used as an example of unpredictable injury reporting for soft tissue injuries.
- Joel Embiid - Cited as an example of a star player whose program might lead to uncertainty in injury reporting.
- Brandon Miller - Mentioned in the context of an injury where he was seen doubled over after a shoulder subluxation, yet reported as shoulder soreness.
- Silver (Adam Silver, NBA Commissioner) - Mentioned regarding a press release about the league's efforts to address gambling and other issues.
Organizations & Institutions
- NBA - Frequently mentioned in discussions about gambling, prop bets, tanking, and injury reporting policies.
- Grizzlies - Mentioned as the team the speaker worked with during their first year, where mandated gambling trainings were conducted.
- Blazers - Mentioned in the context of their tanking decisions and Damian Lillard's potential absence.
- Oklahoma City - Mentioned for being fined due to Kevin Durant's injury designation.
- Jazz - Mentioned for being fined last year in relation to load management and tanking.
- New Balance Hoops - Mentioned for their basketball shoes and roster of players.
- Fidelity - Mentioned for their trading platform, Fidelity Trader Plus.
Websites & Online Resources
- traveltexas.com - Mentioned to invite listeners to plan a trip to Texas.
- kia.com/sportagehybrid - Mentioned for learning more about the Kia Sportage Turbo Hybrid.
- granger.com - Mentioned as a source for cleaning supplies.
- newbalance.com/basketball - Mentioned to explore New Balance basketball shoes.
- fidelity.com/traderrplus - Mentioned to learn more about Fidelity Trader Plus.
- Twitter (Nate Duncan's Twitter bio) - Mentioned as a place to find details on reduced pricing for those in difficult financial circumstances.
Other Resources
- Dunkdon Prime - A subscription service offering additional podcast content and episodes.
- Kia Sportage Turbo Hybrid - A vehicle discussed for its design, features, and SiriusXM trial.
- SiriusXM - A service mentioned for in-car entertainment and a trial included with the Kia Sportage Turbo Hybrid.
- Granger - A company offering cleaning supplies.
- New Balance Hoops shoes (Hesi Low v2, Two Way v5, Kawhi 4) - Specific shoe models mentioned for different playing styles.
- Fidelity Trader Plus - A trading platform from Fidelity.