The NBA and Sands China have partnered for a series of preseason exhibition games in Macau, featuring the Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns at the Venetian Arena.

Rush Street Interactive has introduced PropPacks for NBA parlays, while sportsbooks express concern over potential losses if Bronny James wins Rookie of the Year.

Victor Wembanyama remains the top prospect for the 2023 NBA Draft. The Golden State Warriors, Phoenix Suns, and L.A. Clippers lead a competitive Pacific Division, while the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers, and Brooklyn Nets dominate the Atlantic Division.

The Denver Nuggets claimed their first NBA championship and are favored to repeat in 2024. One ambitious bettor stands to win $10M if the Sacramento Kings secure the title.

NBA Hall of Famer Tracy McGrady joins BetVictor Canada as ambassador. The league and sportsbook partners have discontinued under prop bets on low-salary players before the 2024-25 season.

Las Vegas continues pursuing an NBA franchise, with discussions around potential arena sites. The NBA has implemented stricter betting regulations, including barring awards voters from betting on those markets.

Recent controversies include:

• Jimmy Butler's poker show ban
• Jontay Porter's betting scandal and pending guilty plea
• Multiple arrests in spot-fixing investigation
• NBA's call for federal sports betting regulations
• Rudy Gobert's $100K fine for game-fixing gesture

The league has strengthened its betting integrity measures, including integrating betting experience with NBA League Pass ahead of playoffs. Commissioner Adam Silver maintains zero tolerance for game-fixing, as demonstrated by Porter's lifetime ban.

Patrick Dumont, Mavericks co-owner, remains optimistic about casino legislation in Texas, while Las Vegas continues discussions about expansion team possibilities under NBA Commissioner's guidance.

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