Overview
- Appearing on The Pat McAfee Show, Adam Silver said he wants more sports-betting regulation and prefers a federal framework over state-by-state rules.
- The NBA has requested that sportsbook partners pull back certain player props, especially those on two-way players, to reduce opportunities for manipulation.
- Silver pointed to the Jontay Porter case, which resulted in a lifetime ban, as a warning sign that small, player-specific wagers can be exploited.
- A league memo recently reminded teams to strictly enforce the NBA Fan Code of Conduct to deter in-arena misconduct connected to betting frustrations.
- Silver said legalized markets improve traceability of wagers, even by location, though critics argue the league’s betting ties and paywalled media deals erode fan access.