The NBA Betting Scandal Explained

This week, the crew dives headfirst into the NBA’s betting scandal: Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones—what the indictments say, how a La Cosa Nostra poker ring fits in, and why prop-bet “unders” are a ticking time bomb. Mario, The DOK, and LJ debate how much the players knew, why “helping your boy” can wreck a career, and whether legal betting has made policing easier—or temptation worse. Then it’s on to the court: 50 is the new 40 as scorers pile up monster nights—does offense still wow if nobody guards? College football chaos follows: Brian Kelly out at LSU and a jaw-dropping $168M in dead money for fired coaches—who pays, why buyouts keep ballooning, and which agents are eating good.They close with NFL picks and quick hits on shaky QBs, surging defenses, and which contenders actually need this week’s win the most. Smart takes, wild theories, and just enough chaos—Throw Up Tackle style. Check out Throw Up Tackle on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@fourcastmedia Check out Throw Up Tackle on our website at http://www.pushplaypods.com/throwuptackle Be sure to like and subscribe! You don't want to miss this edition of Throw Up Tackle!