An independent law firmed hired by the NBA has requested records from individuals and teams in relation to the ongoing probe of illegal gambling allegations that led to the arrests of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player and coach Damon Jones , a spokesperson for the league confirmed in a statement to ESPN .

"The NBA engaged an independent law firm to investigate the allegations in the indictment once it was made public," the spokesperson said. "As is standard in these kinds of investigations, a number of different individuals and organizations were asked to preserve documents and records. Everyone has been fully cooperative."

The Los Angeles Lakers were reportedly among the teams contacted by the investigators, sources with knowledge of the situation confirm

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