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Name Team(s) Year(s) Season(s) Reason — 1950

1951 1950–51 On January 17, 1951, Byrnes and Manhattan College teammate Henry Poppe were both arrested alongside three other men for the purpose of fixing a college basketball game. Both Byrnes and Poppe were given suspended sentences, put on probation for three years, and given the first official bannings from the NBA in what became the precursor to the CCNY point-shaving scandal.[4][5] — 1950

1951 1950–51 On January 17, 1951, Poppe and Manhattan College teammate John Byrnes were both arrested alongside three other men for the purpose of fixing a college basketball game. Both Poppe and Byrnes were given suspended sentences, put on probation for three years, and given the first official bannings from the NBA in what became the precursor to the CCNY point-shaving scandal.[4][6] — 1950

1951 1950–51 In 1951, Levy was effectively removed from his position as a referee in the NBA that he held for three seasons,[7][8] if not outright permanently banned from the NBA entirely, after it was discovered he had arranged the outcome of "fixing" six NBA games in 1950 under the discretion of former LIU Brooklyn basketball player Eddie Gard as an accomplice of his.[9] Levy was later sentenced to three years in prison for his work in "fixing" those NBA games,[10] though ultimately won an appeal after spending a year in prison due to a technicality.[11] Levy could be considered the first person within the NBA proper to be permanently banned from the NBA in that case following the revelation that he fixed games within the league. — 1951 1950–51 In 1951, Roth, a City College of New York player, was banned permanently for his involvement in the CCNY point-shaving scandal,[12] with him avoiding prison time from it by choosing to join the United States Army as a private for two years.[13][14] — 1951 1950–51 In 1951, Roman, a City College of New York player, was banned permanently for his involvement in the CCNY point-shaving scandal.[15][16] — 1951 1950–51 In 1951, Warner, a City College of New York player, was banned permanently for his involvement in the CCNY point-shaving scandal after being sentenced to six months in prison in Rikers Island due to a previous run-in with the law he had earlier on before the scandal occurred.[17][18] — 1951 1950–51 In 1951, Schaff, a New York University player, was banned permanently for his involvement in the CCNY point-shaving scandal.[9][19] — 1950

1951 1950–51 On February 18, 1951, Gard, a former LIU Brooklyn player and agent to greedy game fixer Salvatore "Tarto" Sollazzo at the time of his arrest, was first arrested alongside Sollazzo, Schaff, Warner, Roman, and Roth.[9][20] After originally being given a three year sentence in prison for his involvement with gambling before only serving nine months in the end for helping out in his case, Gard was permanently banned from the NBA and other professional sports leagues for his role in the CCNY point-shaving scandal. — 1951 1950–51 In 1951, Bigos, a LIU Brooklyn player, was banned permanently for his involvement in the CCNY point-shaving scandal.[9][21] — 1951 1950–51 In 1951, Smith, a LIU Brooklyn player, was banned permanently for his involvement in the CCNY point-shaving scandal.[9][22] — 1951 1950–51 On February 20, 1951, White, a LIU Brooklyn player, was arrested alongside LIU Brooklyn teammates Smith and Bigos.[4][23] After originally being given a year-long prison sentence at Rikers Island before only serving eight months and twenty-four days there, White was banned permanently for his involvement in the CCNY point-shaving scandal.[9] He was originally intended to have been selected by the New York Knicks with a territorial pick in the 1951 NBA draft before he was caught in the scandal.[24] — 1951 1950–51 In 1951, Layne, a CCNY player, was banned permanently for his involvement in the CCNY point-shaving scandal.[9] — 1951 1950–51 On February 27, 1951, Miller, a LIU Brooklyn player, was arrested and later banned permanently alongside his LIU Brooklyn teammate Floyd Layne for his involvement in the CCNY point-shaving scandal after Eddie Gard told police about their involvement in the scandal as well.[9][25] — 1951 1950–51 In 1951, Cohen, a City College of New York player, was banned permanently for his involvement in the CCNY point-shaving scandal.[9][26] New York Knicks 1950 1950–51 In 1951, Dambrot, a former City College of New York player, a seventh overall pick of the New York Knicks in the 1950 NBA draft, and a graduate student and dental student at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine at the time of his arrest, was given a permanent ban from the NBA due to his involvement in the CCNY point-shaving scandal.[9] While he had considered his path to the NBA unlikely at the time due to his decision to get a greater education for dentistry instead, the decision for said banning was still made final all the same for Dambrot.[27] Baltimore Bullets 1950 1950–51 On March 26, 1951, Mager was arrested alongside former City College of New York teammates Cohen and Dambrot despite him playing in the NBA by this point in time.[9] He was later banned permanently as a result of shaving points while playing in college alongside his other teammates that were implicated in that case.[28][29] Mager would technically be considered the first official NBA player to ever be banned properly from the NBA due to his banning occurring while he was playing for the original Baltimore Bullets franchise in the NBA. — 1949

1951 1950–51 On March 30, 1951, Lipman, a LIU Brooklyn player, was arrested under suspicions of match fixing the January 1, 1949 match LIU Brooklyn had against Duquesne University.[30] He was later given a permanent banning in relation to the CCNY point-shaving scandal.[9] — 1949

1951 1950–51 On April 13, 1951, Fuertado, a LIU Brooklyn player, was accused of dumping games himself all the way back in 1949 before his name was brought up in the CCNY point-shaving scandal altogether.[9] Despite later being handed a suspended sentence in that point-shaving scandal, he was still given a permanent banning afterward due to his association at hand in the case.[31] — 1951 1951–52 On July 20, 1951, Feeman was one of four University of Toledo basketball players named under fixer Eli "Kaye" Klukofsky after his arrest that day as different players that had dumped games for him either two or three years earlier.[9] Despite having his charges dropped in the end (likely due to Klukofsky having a fatal heart attack before hearing awaiting his trial and hearing his verdict), he would still be permanently banned from the NBA alongside the other players named from Klukofsky due to their relation in the CCNY point-shaving scandal.[32] — 1951 1951–52 On July 20, 1951, McDonald was one of four University of Toledo basketball players named under fixer Eli "Kaye" Klukofsky after his arrest that day as different players that had dumped games for him either two or three years earlier.[9] Despite having his charges dropped in the end (likely due to Klukofsky having a fatal heart attack before hearing awaiting his trial and hearing his verdict), he would still be permanently banned from the NBA alongside the other players named from Klukofsky due to their relation in the CCNY point-shaving scandal.[33] — 1951 1951–52 On July 20, 1951, Muzi was one of four University of Toledo basketball players named under fixer Eli "Kaye" Klukofsky after his arrest that day as different players that had dumped games for him either two or three years earlier.[9] Despite having his charges dropped in the end (likely due to Klukofsky having a fatal heart attack before hearing awaiting his trial and hearing his verdict), he would still be permanently banned from the NBA alongside the other players named from Klukofsky due to their relation in the CCNY point-shaving scandal.[34] — 1951 1951–52 On July 20, 1951, Walker was one of four University of Toledo basketball players named under fixer Eli "Kaye" Klukofsky after his arrest that day as different players that had dumped games for him either two or three years earlier.[9] Despite having his charges dropped in the end (likely due to Klukofsky having a fatal heart attack before hearing awaiting his trial and hearing his verdict), he would still be permanently banned from the NBA alongside the other players named from Klukofsky due to their relation in the CCNY point-shaving scandal.[35] — 1949

1951 1951–52 On July 22, 1951, Goldsmith, a former LIU Brooklyn, National Basketball League (NBL), and American Basketball League (ABL) player,[36] was arrested for his involvement in the CCNY point-shaving scandal, specifically in games revolving around LIU Brooklyn with Eddie Gard and Manhattan College with players John Byrnes and Henry Poppe.[9] Goldsmith was ultimately given a two-and-a-half to four year prison sentence for his primary role in the point shaving scandal, which was the largest sentence given to a player (current at the time or former) involved in that scandal. Despite not playing professionally since 1949 following a brief stint with the Brooklyn Gothams in the original ABL,[37] Goldsmith was still issued a permanent ban from the NBA and other professional sports leagues for what he had done. — 1951 1951–52 On July 24, 1951, Grover alongside four other Bradley University basketball players (current or former at the time) admitted to taking bribes from gamblers to hold down scores in multiple specific games of interest.[4] He was later acquitted in the case alongside three other students from Bradley, but he was still permanently banned from the NBA due to his association with the point-shaving case.[38] — 1951 1951–52 On July 24, 1951, Kelly alongside four other Bradley University basketball players that had since graduated and mostly been drafted by other NBA teams by this time admitted to taking bribes from gamblers to hold down scores in multiple specific games of interest.[4] He was later acquitted in the case alongside three other students from Bradley, but he was still permanently banned from the NBA due to his association with the point-shaving case.[39] Baltimore Bullets 1951 1951–52 On July 24, 1951, only months after being selected as the 21st pick of the 1951 NBA draft by the Baltimore Bullets,[40] Mann alongside four other Bradley University basketball players (current or former at the time) admitted to taking bribes from gamblers to hold down scores in multiple specific games of interest.[4] Originally, Mann was looking at a three year sentence in prison by Judge Saul S. Streit after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor by accepting bribes from gamblers to hold down scores before praise from Assistant District Attorney Vincent A.J. O'Connor led to him getting a suspended sentence instead.[9] Despite the leniency, he was still given a permanent banning from the NBA in relation to the point-shaving scandal.[41] 1951 1951–52 On July 24, 1951, only months after being selected as the #1 pick of the 1951 NBA draft by the Baltimore Bullets,[42] Melchiorre alongside four other Bradley University basketball players (current or former at the time) admitted to taking bribes from gamblers to hold down scores in multiple specific games of interest.[4] Originally, Melchiorre was looking at a three year sentence in prison by Judge Saul S. Streit after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor by accepting bribes from gamblers to hold down scores before praise from Assistant District Attorney Vincent A.J. O'Connor led to him getting a suspended sentence instead.[9] Despite the leniency, he was still given a permanent banning from the NBA in relation to the point-shaving scandal, with Melchiorre being the second ever #1 pick in NBA history to never play a single game in the NBA.[43] Tri-Cities Blackhawks 1951 1951–52 On July 24, 1951, only months after being selected as the 72nd pick of the 1951 NBA draft by the Tri-Cities Blackhawks,[44] Preece alongside four other Bradley University basketball players (current or former at the time) admitted to taking bribes from gamblers to hold down scores in multiple specific games of interest.[4] He was later acquitted in the case alongside three other students from Bradley, but he was still permanently banned from the NBA due to his association with the point-shaving case.[45] — 1951 1951–52 On August 27, 1951, an indictment was filed against Chianakas in relation to taking bribes from gamblers to holding down scores in multiple games of interest.[9] Originally, Chianakas was looking at a three year sentence in prison by Judge Saul S. Streit after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor by accepting bribes from gamblers to hold down scores before praise from Assistant District Attorney Vincent A.J. O'Connor led to him getting a suspended sentence instead. Despite the leniency, he was still given a permanent banning from the NBA in relation to the point-shaving scandal.[46] — 1951 1951–52 Sometime after August 27, 1951, Schlictman's name would be brought up as a player involved with the other Bradley University basketball players involved with the point-shaving scandal that was grouped in with CCNY by this time.[9] However, no charges were ultimately filed against Schlictman and he was considered acquitted alongside three other Bradley teammates of his. Despite his apparently random inclusion in the case, Schlictman was still given a permanent banning from the NBA due to that association with the point-shaving scandal.[47] Boston Celtics 1949

1951 1951–52 On October 20, 1951, over a year after being drafted as the 73rd pick of the 1950 NBA draft by the Boston Celtics (though never officially playing for them[48]), former University of Kentucky players Dale Barnstable, Ralph Beard, and Alex Groza were arrested after admitting they had shaved points while playing in college.[28] Barnstable, Beard, and Groza would each receive suspended sentences, be placed on an indefinite probation period, and be barred from playing professional sports for three years in addition to receiving permanent bans from the NBA.[9] Indianapolis Olympians 1949

1951 1951–52 In 1951, Beard and teammate Alex Groza were banned permanently from the NBA after they admitted that they had shaved points while playing in college.[28] Beard and Groza also received suspended sentences, be placed on indefinite probation periods, and be barred from playing other professional sports for three years in addition to the ban.[9] 1949

1951 1951–52 In 1951, Groza and teammate Ralph Beard were banned permanently from the NBA after they admitted that they had shaved points while playing in college.[28] Groza and Beard also received suspended sentences, be placed on indefinite probation periods, and be barred from playing other professional sports for three years in addition to the ban.[9] — 1951

1952 1951–52 On March 2, 1952, Spivey, a University of Kentucky player, was barred from athletic play in college after previously giving up his eligibility to play for them earlier in the season due to a knee injury and surgery on December 24, 1951, despite not being directly implicated in the CCNY point-shaving scandal (though he was accused of being involved by his fellow Kentucky teammates).[4] Not long after that, he was considered permanently banned from the NBA in relation to his supposed involvement in the CCNY point shaving scandal, with Kentucky subsequently being suspended for their 1952–53 season.[9][49] His case against him originally resulted in perjury before it ultimately resulted in a mistrial and subsequently got dismissed afterward. While being banned from the NBA, the Cincinnati Royals were still interested in acquiring Spivey at the time due to the mistrial results.[50] He then tried to sue the NBA for an unjust blacklisting with $800,000 in damages being sought after,[51] but he would only get $10,000 in a settlement. On February 11, 1968, Spivey would take advantage of NBA loopholes to play in an unofficial game hosted by the Baltimore Bullets that involved players from both the original team from 1944–1954 and the EPBL, the latter of which Spivey played for at one point in time, which became the last basketball game he ever played.[52] — 1950

1952 1951–52 On March 2, 1952, Hirsch, a University of Kentucky player, was permanently banned from both the NBA and minor league baseball from his role as first baseman there after Hirsch and former teammate Jim Line admitted to point shaving while in college and sought to implicate Bill Spivey as well, though Hirsch was never formally charged in the CCNY point-shaving scandal.[53][54] Indianapolis Olympians 1950

1952 1951–52 On March 2, 1952, Line, a former University of Kentucky player and 45th pick of the 1950 NBA draft by the Indianapolis Olympians that never played with the Olympians at the time, was permanently banned from the NBA after Line and former college teammate Walter Hirsch admitted to point shaving while in college and sought to implicate Bill Spivey as well, though Line was ultimately acquitted in his case.[55][56] Fort Wayne Pistons 1952

1954 1953–54 On January 10, 1954, Molinas was banned permanently for betting on his own team while playing in college and the NBA, with there being claims that he was also involved in the CCNY point-shaving scandal during that period of time.[28][9] Years later, Molinas became a key figure in the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal as a tamperer to other student-athletes and more college sports games, which banned more student athletes from play at the time than the CCNY point-shaving scandal.[4][57] Name Team(s) Year(s) Season(s) Reason — 1961 1961–62 After being named as one of the players involved with fixed NCAA games according to the testimony of the gamblers involved in the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal,[57] Bowler, a La Salle University player, would be permanently banned from collegiate play and the NBA.[60] — 1961 1961–62 After being implicated alongside North Carolina University teammate Doug Moe in late April 1961, Brown was permanently banned from entering the NBA alongside Moe, despite later having his name cleared of any wrongdoing.[61][62] At the time, however, Brown was given a suspended sentence with a lengthy probation period during a New York trial. — 1961 1961–62 After previously going from a captain of the Brooklyn College men's basketball team to later joining a group of fixers and gamblers primarily led by Jack Molinas under the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal,[63] Budin was given a permanent ban from the NBA and other similar leagues even though he was primarily a school teacher that was 27 years old when he got caught at the time.[64] Budin would later receive a suspended sentence in New York for his involvement in the gambling scandal. — 1961 1961–62 After being one of the players indicted following the early 1960s arrest of Jack Molinas, Callahan, a former University of South Carolina player, was given a permanent banning from the NBA.[65][66] — 1957

1961 1961–62 After being named as one of the first ever players involved with fixed NCAA games according to the testimony of the gamblers involved in the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal,[57] Chrystal, a St. John's University player, was given a permanent ban from the NBA despite not playing basketball since 1957.[67] — 1961 1961–62 Following the arrests of pool shark Aaron Wagman and gambler Joey Hacken, Cross, a University of Connecticut player, was expelled from his university and given a permanent ban from the NBA alongside two of his teammates due to their involvement in the scandal.[58][68] — 1961 1961–62 After being one of the players indicted following the early 1960s arrest of Jack Molinas, Dial, a former University of South Carolina player, was given a permanent banning from the NBA.[69] Philadelphia Warriors 1961 1961–62 After being discovered as one of three players from St. Joseph's University to have shaved points for the team during the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal (which subsequently led to their third place finish being stripped away from the NCAA),[70] Egan was permanently banned from the NBA for his involvement in the scandal after being drafted by the Philadelphia Warriors as the 29th pick in 1961.[71] — 1961 1961–62 Despite not taking up an offer made by local dental teacher Edward H. Sebastian, Falenski, a University of Pittsburgh player, would be permanently banned from the NBA due to him meeting up with Sebastian three different times regarding his offers.[72][73] — 1961 1961–62 After being named as one of the players involved with fixed NCAA games according to the testimony of the gamblers involved in the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal, Falentino and his apparent Bowling Green State University teammate Billy Reed were given permanent bans from both collegiate play and the NBA.[74] — 1961 1961–62 After being one of the players indicted following the early 1960s arrest of Jack Molinas, Fisher, a University of Tennessee player, was given a permanent banning from the NBA.[75] — 1961 1961–62 After being one of the players indicted following the early 1960s arrest of Jack Molinas, Frantz, a former University of South Carolina player, was given a permanent banning from the NBA.[76] — 1961 1961–62 Despite not taking up an offer made by local dental teacher Edward H. Sebastian, Fridley, a University of Pittsburgh player, would be permanently banned from the NBA due to him meeting up with Sebastian twice regarding his offers.[72][77] — 1961 1961–62 After being one of the players indicted following the early 1960s arrest of Jack Molinas, Gallagher, a North Carolina State University player, was given a permanent banning from the NBA.[78] Chicago Packers 1961 1961–62 After being drafted by the Chicago Packers expansion team in 1961 as the 19th pick, Graves was permanently banned from the NBA for his involvement in the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal due to him only "providing information" to gamblers and never shaving points for them, but accepting $4,750 in bribes from gamblers that bet on Mississippi State University games and paid him if he won.[79][80] — 1961 1961–62 After going from a former standout high school basketball player at William Howard Taft High School in New York City to one of the key pool sharks to fix and gamble on college games during the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal for his own purpose of rebelling against the college education system for professional basketball, Green was given a permanent ban from the NBA and other similar professional leagues despite never attending college due to his lack of credits to graduate high school properly.[81] Green would later receive a six-to-seven year prison sentence as a part of a plea deal in New York alongside a three-to-five year suspended sentence in North Carolina due to his major involvement in the gambling scandal. — 1961 1961–62 After being named as one of the players involved with fixed NCAA games according to the testimony of the gamblers involved in the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal,[57] Gunter and his Seton Hall University teammate Hicks were both permanently banned from the NBA.[82] — 1961 1961–62 After being named as one of the players involved with fixed NCAA games according to the testimony of the gamblers involved in the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal,[57] Hicks and his Seton Hall University teammate Gunter were both permanently banned from the NBA.[83] — 1961 1961–62 After being one of the players indicted following the early 1960s arrest of Jack Molinas, Hoffman, a former University of South Carolina player, was given a permanent banning from the NBA.[84] New York Knicks 1961 1961–62 After being drafted by the New York Knicks as the 24th pick in 1961, Jackson was permanently banned from the NBA for his involvement in the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal due to his connection with Jack Molinas, despite Jackson claiming Molinas' offer to him was "a joke".[57] Jackson later played in the rivaling American Basketball League (ABL) and American Basketball Association (ABA) during his banning. — 1959

1961 1961–62 After being one of the players indicted following the early 1960s arrest of Jack Molinas, Kaplan, a former University of Alabama player, was given a permanent banning from the despite him not playing basketball since completing college back in 1959.[85] — 1961 1961–62 After being named as one of the players involved with fixed NCAA games according to the testimony of the gamblers involved in the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal, Kaufman, a College of the Pacific (University of the Pacific) player from Stockton, California, was given a permanent ban from the NBA.[86][87] — 1961 1961–62 Following the arrests of pool shark Aaron Wagman and gambler Joey Hacken, Kelly, a University of Connecticut player, was expelled from his university and given a permanent ban from the NBA alongside two of his teammates due to their involvement in the scandal.[58][88] New York Knicks 1961 1961–62 After being discovered as one of three players from St. Joseph's University to have shaved points for the team during the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal (which subsequently led to their third place finish being stripped away from the NCAA),[70] Kempton was permanently banned from the NBA for his involvement in the scandal after being selected by the New York Knicks as the 107th and final pick in 1961.[89] — 1961 1961–62 After being named as one of the players involved with fixed NCAA games according to the testimony of the gamblers involved in the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal,[57] Litchfield alongside three of his teammates from North Carolina State University were all permanently banned from the NBA, with Litchfield also being permanently banned from collegiate play as well.[90] — 1961 1961–62 After being discovered as one of three players from St. Joseph's University to have shaved points for the team during the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal (which subsequently led to their third place finish being stripped away from the NCAA),[70] Majewski was permanently banned from the NBA for his involvement in the scandal.[91] Chicago Packers 1961 1961–62 After being drafted by the Chicago Packers expansion team in 1961 as the 22nd pick, Moe was permanently banned from the NBA for his involvement in the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal by receiving $75 from conspirator Aaron Wagman, though he had never reportedly thrown games directly.[92][57] Moe later played professionally in the rivaling ABA and was later a head coach in the NBA for the San Antonio Spurs, Denver Nuggets, and Philadelphia 76ers after retiring from playing basketball in 1972. — 1960

1961 1961–62 After taking on a fix with Charles North's friend, Mike Siegel, and attorney Charlie Tucker, Morgan was immediately expelled from the University of Detroit in December 1960.[93][94] Following the revelation that it was in relation to the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal, Morgan was also permanently banned by the NBA as well. — 1961 1961–62 After being named as one of the players involved with fixed NCAA games according to the testimony of the gamblers involved in the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal,[57] Muehlbauer alongside three of his teammates from North Carolina State University were all permanently banned from the NBA, with Muehlbauer also being permanently banned from collegiate play as well.[95] — 1961 1961–62 After being named as one of the players involved with fixed NCAA games according to the testimony of the gamblers involved in the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal,[57] Niewierowski alongside three of his teammates from North Carolina State University were all permanently banned from the NBA.[96] — 1960

1961 1961–62 After agreeing with teammate John Morgan to fix a game with his own friend, Mike Siegel, and attorney Charlie Tucker, North was immediately expelled from the University of Detroit in December 1960.[93][97] Following the revelation that it was in relation to the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal, North was also permanently banned by the NBA as well. — 1961 1961–62 After being named as one of the players involved with fixed NCAA games according to the testimony of the gamblers involved in the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal,[57] Paprocky, a New York University player, was given a permanent ban from the NBA.[98] — 1957

1961 1961–62 After being named as one of the first ever players involved with fixed NCAA games according to the testimony of the gamblers involved in the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal,[57] Parenti, a St. John's University player, was given a permanent ban from the NBA despite not playing basketball since 1957.[99] — 1961 1961–62 After being named as one of the players involved with fixed NCAA games according to the testimony of the gamblers involved in the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal,[57] Portnoy, a Columbia University player, was given a permanent ban from both collegiate play and the NBA.[100] — 1959

1961 1961–62 Despite not playing the sport of basketball since graduating from the University of Alabama in 1959, Quindazzi was given a permanent ban from the NBA following the revelation that he had acted as a go-between guy in at least one fix alongside former teammate Jerry Vogel and University of Connecticut football player William Minnerly.[58][101] Both Quindazzi and Jerry Vogel were later given suspended sentences and lengthy probation periods in New York due to their involvement as recruiter-players. — 1961 1961–62 After being named as one of the players involved with fixed NCAA games according to the testimony of the gamblers involved in the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal (specifically as the sole collegiate player that was directly bribed by Jack Molinas himself),[57] Reed and his apparent Bowling Green State University teammate Thomas Falentino were given permanent bans from both collegiate play and the NBA.[102] — 1961 1961–62 After being named as one of the players to have been involved with fixed money from gamblers in relation to the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal, Robinson and his Bradley University teammate Alphra Saunders were given permanent bans from the NBA.[103][104] — 1961 1961–62 Following the arrests of pool shark Aaron Wagman and gambler Joey Hacken, Rose, a University of Connecticut player, was given a permanent ban from the NBA alongside two of his teammates due to their involvement in the scandal.[58][105] — 1961 1961–62 After being named as one of the players to have been involved with fixed money from gamblers in relation to the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal, Saunders and his Bradley University teammate Tim Robinson were given permanent bans from the NBA.[103][106] — 1960

1961 1961–62 After the University of Florida student was caught and arrested in Gainesville, Florida alongside pool shark Aaron Wagman via trying to bribe Florida fullback Jon MacBeth in a game against the in-state rival Florida State on September 24, 1960,[107][108] Silber was considered permanently banned from both the NFL and the NBA following the revelation that Silber's case was related to the 1961 NCAA University Division men's basketball gambling scandal. — 1961 1961–62 After being one of the players indicted following the early 1960s arrest of Jack Molinas, Test, a University of Tennessee player, was given a permanent banning from the NBA.[109] — 1961 1961–62 After being one of the players indicted following the early 1960s arrest of Jack Molinas, Vergopia, a Niagara University player, was given a permanent banning from the NBA.[110] — 1959

1961 1961–62 Despite not playing the sport of basketball since graduating from the University of Alabama in 1959, Vogel was given a permanent ban from the NBA following the revelation that he had acted as a go-between guy in at least one fix alongside former teammate Dan Quindazzi and University of Connecticut football player William Minnerly.[58][111] Both Vogel and Dan Quindazzi were later given suspended sentences and lengthy probation periods in New York due to their involvement as recruiter-players. — 1961 1961–62 After being one of the players indicted following the early 1960s arrest of Jack Molinas, Whelan, a Niagara University player, was given a permanent banning from the NBA.[112] Boston Celtics 1961 1961–62 After being drafted by the Boston Celtics as the 16th pick of the 1960 NBA draft, Wright, a former College of the Pacific (now University of the Pacific) player, was given a permanent banning from the NBA following Jack Molinas' arrest in the early 1960s and Wright's subsequent indictment in relation to Molinas' arrest.[113] Wright would never have the chance to play in the NBA despite being drafted early during that period of time. — 1966 1966–67 Brown was banned permanently from the NCAA and the University of Dayton for his association with gambler Jack Molinas in 1960 before being permanently banned by the NBA for that same reason in 1966, but went on to play in the rivaling American Basketball Association (ABA) following that league's inception in 1967.[114] On February 15, 2013, Brown was announced as one of five direct inductees to join the Naismith Hall of Fame, having been elected by the Hall's ABA Committee,[115] later being inducted in September 2013. His number is one of currently four players' numbers retired by the Indiana Pacers. He also was an assistant coach for the Pacers during the 1979–80 NBA season after retiring from playing professional basketball in 1975. Name Team(s) Year(s) Season(s) Reason Utah Jazz

New Jersey Nets 1978

1979 1980–81 After previously being selected by the Utah Jazz as the 109th pick of the 1979 NBA draft and at one point trying out for the New Jersey Nets during training camp,[116] Cobb would be permanently banned from the NBA alongside former Boston College teammates Rick Kuhn and Jim Sweeney on February 16, 1981 due to his participation in the 1978–79 Boston College basketball point-shaving scandal.[117][118] This would be the last known case where college basketball players who were involved with point-shaving in college would be permanently banned from the NBA before having a chance to play in the league. — On February 16, 1981, Kuhn alongside former Boston College teammates Ernie Cobb and Jim Sweeney would be permanently banned from the NBA due to his participation in the 1978–79 Boston College basketball point-shaving scandal.[117][119] This would be the last known case where college basketball players who were involved with point-shaving in college would be permanently banned from the NBA before having a chance to play in the league. Kuhn was later sentenced to 10 years in prison for his role in the scandal,[120] though his sentence was later reduced to 28 months in prison instead due to him later testifying in court. — On February 16, 1981, Sweeney alongside former Boston College teammates Ernie Cobb and Rick Kuhn would be permanently banned from the NBA due to his participation in the 1978–79 Boston College basketball point-shaving scandal.[117][121] This would be the last known case where college basketball players who were involved with point-shaving in college would be permanently banned from the NBA before having a chance to play in the league. Atlanta Hawks

Utah Jazz 1986 1985–86 In January 1986, Drew was banned permanently for repeatedly violating the NBA's substance abuse policy, becoming the first player to truly be permanently banned from the NBA due to violating the NBA's substance abuse policies despite him playing for the Wyoming Wildcatters of the Continental Basketball Association at the time his ban happened.[122] The Washington Bullets had expressed interest in signing Drew during the month of December 1985, but was prohibited from signing him before his banning due to his previous incidents with each team before them.[123] Seattle SuperSonics 1987 1987–88 On December 6, 1987, Eddie Lee Johnson was banned permanently after failing to follow through mandatory drug counseling in an attempt to kick his cocaine addiction that he had throughout his playing career.[124][125] Golden State Warriors

Atlanta Hawks 1989 1989–90 On June 29, 1989, Washburn was banned permanently after three different positive drug tests while playing for two different teams throughout his career.[126][127][128] Dallas Mavericks 1991

1995 1991–92

1995–96 In October 1991, Tarpley was initially banned permanently for repeatedly violating the NBA's substance abuse policy. He was reinstated three years later in 1994, but was permanently banned from the league again in December 1995 for using alcohol during his return to the NBA.[129] Phoenix Suns

Philadelphia 76ers 1991

1993

1995 1991–92

1993–94

1995–96 In 1991, Dumas was briefly suspended for a season as a drafted rookie for violating the NBA's substance abuse policy. In 1993, he was suspended indefinitely after finishing his official rookie season when he tested positive for a banned substance and then failed to participate in a drug rehabilitation program.[130] After two years and later being traded to Philadelphia, he was reinstated and then subsequently banned for violating a clause in his contract which prohibited him from consuming alcohol.[131] Los Angeles Clippers 2013

2014 2013–14 In September 2013, Sterling was recorded making racist remarks privately to V. Stiviano (born María Vanessa Perez; also known as Monica Gallegos, Vanessa Perez, and Maria Valdez), his mistress girlfriend at the time.[132] The remarks stemmed from her posting a picture of herself on Instagram with Magic Johnson. He said, "Don’t put him on an Instagram for the world to have to see so they have to call me. And don’t bring him to my games. Yeah, it bothers me a lot that you want to promo, broadcast that you’re associating with black people. Do you have to?", and, "You can sleep with [black people]. You can bring them in, you can do whatever you want", but "the little I ask you is ... not to bring them to my games".[133] On April 25, 2014, during that season's playoffs, TMZ leaked an audio recording of the conversation.[134] After protests involving multiple Clippers players occurred, on April 29, 2014, Commissioner Adam Silver banned the Clippers owner for life, as well as fining him $2.5 million. Silver also began the procedure of forcing Sterling out of the league, eventually replacing his position with then-Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer buying the team for around a then-record high $2 billion after it was discovered that Donald was in the early stages of Alzheimer's disease, which allowed his wife, Shelly, to be his financial trustee going forward in order for the sale to happen for Ballmer.[135] Milwaukee Bucks 2016 2016–17 On July 1, 2016, Mayo was banned from playing in the NBA for violating the league's substance abuse policy by smoking marijuana and abusing painkillers. He was eligible to apply for reinstatement in 2018, but he has not yet returned to the NBA properly as of 2024.[136] His original suspension for violating the substance abuse policy is considered to be the longest suspension in NBA history at 164 games in length (excluding 13 playoff games the Bucks played during that period in time, which would count toward the overall total of 177 games missed during that time) by some media outlets due to it covering two straight seasons at once,[137] though he has yet to return to the NBA in order for it to even be considered a proper suspension by this point in time. Toronto Raptors 2024 2023–24 On March 25, 2024, Porter was placed on a team leave for "personal reasons" after it was reported the NBA opened investigations on him for "multiple instances of betting irregularities" between the months of January and March of that year.[138] On April 17, 2024, Porter was banned by the NBA for violating the league's gambling policies,[139] with bets relating on his own statistics and health to even betting against his own team at times. He became the first player in NBA history to be permanently banned from the NBA while also being on a two-way contract at the time since he was a member of the Raptors 905 during that period as well, meaning Porter was also permanently banned from the NBA G League, the official development league of the NBA, as well. Porter later pled guilty to his involvement in the act in a federal case.