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Kevin Durant defends FanDuel sponsorship amid gambling controversy
Original: Kevin Durant says he 'didn't think' about morality of FanDuel sponsorship https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7653243/2026/
NBA star Kevin Durant said he 'didn't think' about the morality of his sponsorship deal with sports betting company FanDuel, according to a New York Times report. His comments come amid broader debate over athletes' ties to the booming sports gambling industry, with Victor Wembanyama also mentioned in connection to the discussion.
Why now: Durant's candid remarks reignited debate over athletes profiting from the fast-growing and controversial sports betting industry.
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- Kevin Durant says he 'didn't think' about morality of FanDuel sponsorship https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7653243/2026/10/02/kevin-durant-fanduel-sports-betting-victor-wembanyama/ # Sports # Basketball # Betting · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 1
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