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Originally Posted by Brad
It's a non story because it will not involve gambling on NBA games, their own games, or sports betting in general -- there is no way that 20 NBA officials are caught up in this. I doubt that there is even one other NBA official involved.
I don't think the NBA is going to fire an official because he played blackjack or craps a few times. But, personally, I doubt the veracity of what Donaghy is putting out there right now. He doesn't exactly have a lot of credibility as far as I'm concerned.
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LIke I said, part of the deal will be a polygraph. If he passes, the NBA will be forced to do an internal investigation. Should not be too hard to prove, assuming any betting refs don't just go ahead and admit it. Once it is proved, then the NBA is forced to make a decision. Dump 'em or just discipline some other way. If memory serves, didn't they hire back some guys a few years ago after they were convicted in tax cases? There is precedent for them being lenient. Just seems to me, the inertia of the current situation will force drastic action by the League.