"Cavaliers' Coach Bickerstaff Reveals Threats from Gamblers"

Cleveland Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff revealed that he received threats from gamblers last season, leading to increased pressure and distractions in his job. With sports gambling becoming more prevalent, Bickerstaff emphasized the need to protect everyone involved in the game, as the line between gambling and the game has become increasingly blurred. This comes after Pacers' Tyrese Haliburton and Minnesota's Rudy Gobert also expressed concerns about the influence of gambling on the NBA, with Gobert being fined $100,000 for implying that gambling was affecting officiating.