The NBA is seeking cell phones, among other property, from multiple teams — including the Lakers — as the league continues its investigation into illegal sports gambling, The Athletic reported Saturday.
The move from the league comes following pressure from Congress after the Department of Justice brought charges in late October against Heat guard Terry Rozier, Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and former player and coach Damon Jones as part of two sprawling cases — one that involves allegations of illegal sports betting and another dealing with allegedly rigged poker games that had mafia ties.
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