NBA fans gave their honest reaction to the Congress getting involved in the issue of alleged gambling scandal in the league, which involved names of coaches and players, among other members of a growing list.
Over at social media platform X, NBA fans reacted to the news of a Congressional committee meeting with officials from the NBA. This came following the indictment of Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami heat guard Terry Rozier, and former coach Damion Jones.
One fan reacted to the news, and pointed out how the controversy involving the Dallas Mavericks seems to have been ignored.
“But, they ignore the Mavs winning the draft lottery after trading Luka,” the fan said, adding a crying emoji to their post.
But, they ignore the Mavs winning the draft lottery after trading Luka 😭
— Aidan LaPorta (@AidanLaPorta69) November 5, 2025
Another fan called for a different matter, which involved a closer look at the league commissioner himself.
“Investigate Adam Silver too,” the fan said.
Members of a House committee met with NBA officials in Washington, D.C., to discuss the federal probe that led to 34 arrests and looming indictments tied to an alleged gambling ring that implicated figures including Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones.
The league’s internal review had previously cleared Rozier, a decision that congressional members pressed NBA leadership to explain after prosecutors and the FBI revealed wider details of the investigation in Brooklyn.
Lawmakers on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and other congressional offices wrote to Commissioner Adam Silver seeking greater transparency about the NBA’s handling of the matters, including why Rozier was cleared despite reporting that suggested the league had opened its own inquiry.
NBA Fans React to Gambling Scandal Indictment
Over at X, NBA fans reacted to the news of the government getting involved in the investigation of the ongoing gambling scandals within the league. For some, the outcome of the investigation could set the tone for the future of the league.
“Interesting,” the fan said. “Shows how seriously Congress is taking integrity in sports betting. NBA partnerships with sportsbooks are under the microscope now. This could set a precedent for the entire league.”
Interesting. Shows how seriously Congress is taking integrity in sports betting. NBA partnerships with sportsbooks are under the microscope now… this could set a precedent for the entire league. 🏀
— Patriot Doll (@PatriotDoll_) November 5, 2025
For some, this could be the time that the league would be held accountable for things that have been happening behind the scenes over the years.
“Looks like Congress is finally getting involved with the NBA’s dirty laundry,” one said. “Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones caught up in the mess? Time to ask: is the NBA finally getting held accountable for what’s happening behind the scenes?”
As the investigation continues, NBA fans are on the lookout for how this scandal will fully unfold.
For more sports content:
Follow us @HardwoodHeroics for your NBA and college basketball reading fix. You can reach out to Dan Agulto through email at papadanph@gmail.com. To read more of our articles and keep up to date on the latest sports news, click here!
Dan has been active in sports since 2016 and has worked behind the scenes as a scriptwriter for basketball, volleyball, and other sports. At a time, Dan has also been working as a sports commentator for CBA Pilipinas. During the pandemic, he has also been actively writing betting articles for CashBet and BetNow.
