TSR STAFF: Lawrencia G! lawrencia.cg ___________________________________ #TSRSports: An NBA spokesperson confirmed to ESPN that the league has hired an independent law firm to investigate the illegal gambling allegations outlined in a federal indictment. ___________________________________ “The NBA brought in an outside law firm to look into the allegations once the indictment became public,” the spokesperson said. “As part of the process, several individuals and organizations were asked to preserve any relevant documents and records. Everyone has been fully cooperative.” ___________________________________ Sources told ESPN’s #ShamsCharania that multiple teams have been contacted during the investigation, including the Los Angeles Lakers. About a dozen Lakers staff members, including assistant trainer #MikeMancias and executive administrator #RandyMims, have spoken with investigators. According to The Athletic, both Mancias and Mims voluntarily turned over their cell phones. _______...