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The head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and a player for the Miami Heat have been arrested along with more than 30 other people in a takedown of two sprawling gambling operations that authorities said leaked inside information about NBA athletes and rigged poker games backed by Mafia families.

In light of Thursday's federal indictments, we track the NBA’s evolving attitude on legalized sports betting under commissioner Adam Silver.

The charges will surely bring fresh scrutiny on the relationship between online sports books and professional leagues, worth millions of dollars to both sides.

The schedule opens with a matinee matchup in San Antonio between the fast-starting Spurs and the wayward Brooklyn Nets. Even as sizable favorites, the absence of De'Aaron Fox for the Spurs means there's more value to be found in San Antonio's young backcourt.

Wembanyama led the Spurs to a 3-0 record to start the season for the first time since 2019 by averaging 33.3 points, 13.3 rebounds, 6.0 blocks, 2.3 assists and 1.6 steals in 33.3 minutes while shooting 56.9% from the field.

Is Victor Wembanyama already the NBA's best player? Will the Lakers actually miss LeBron? Let's overreact to the NBA's first week of the season.