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The NBA's knowledge of the situation is evident; stars like Damon Jones reportedly leaked injury information to gamblers, raising questions about league oversight and integrity. ESPN's Brian Windhorst confirmed that Rosier was benched after faking an injury, a clear sign that the NBA was aware of the irregularities but perhaps complicit or at least silent for too long. This scandal exposes a troubling nexus between professional sports, gambling companies, and organized crime—a relationship the league had actively embraced through partnerships with DraftKings, FanDuel, and MGM, fueling speculation about complicity at the highest levels.