SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The
Sacramento Kings say they've been informed by the NBA that a former
employee gambled while on their staff.
Jack Mai, the team's former assistant
director of scouting, was found to have gambled while with the Kings,
who fired him in January. Last season was his eighth with the franchise
and third as assistant director of scouting.
The Kings' news release says the
"investigation revealed that Mr. Mai participated in improper wagering
activities while a member of this organization." The Kings say Mai has
been disqualified from further association with the NBA and its teams.
The league has taken gambling
especially seriously since former referee Tim Donaghy admitted taking
thousands of dollars from a professional gambler in exchange for inside
tips, including games he worked.