Sources: NBA, books review most vulnerable bets, wager limits - ESPN

In the wake of the NBA betting scandal, the league and its partner sportsbooks continue to review what types of bets are most vulnerable to manipulation and how much bettors should be allowed to wager on such bets, sources familiar with the discussions told ESPN.

Before the season, the NBA identified missed free throws, fouls and turnovers as types of wagers susceptible to manipulation and asked its partner sportsbooks not to offer those bets, according to the sources. FanDuel and DraftKings told ESPN they had agreed to the NBA's request. FanDuel did not offer such wagers in past seasons; DraftKings had offered in-game betting on players making or missing free throws, but those offerings were not available before a game.

The discussions, which are ongoing, also included what betting limits are appropriate for wagers that are most vulnerable to manipulation, the sources said. Betting limits on player prop bets are typically lower than on the point spread on a game, for example.

«Prop bets on individual player performance can raise heightened integrity concerns and warrant additional scrutiny,» an NBA spokesperson told ESPN, adding that the league will continue work closely with its sportsbook partners and evaluate current betting offerings on an ongoing basis.

Prop bets on player statistics, such as the over/under on points or rebounds, are under increased scrutiny after federal authorities alleged that veteran NBA guard Terry Rozier conspired with gamblers in a scheme centered on prop bets on his statistics.

According to the indictment, Rozier informed a childhood friend of his plans to remove himself early from a March 2023 game, and the friend allegedly sold the information to gamblers for approximately $100,000.

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