NBA officials are planning to take a step back and review what the league labeled “dire risks” gambling can have on players and their careers, according a memo sent to all 30 teams on Monday.

Changes under consideration include timing and release of injury information and applying artificial intelligence models to flag irregular or concerning betting activity.

The memo published in part by multiple media outlets underlined the concern commissioner Adam Silver stated after a federal indictment detailed eight NBA games flagged by sportsbooks and investigators for unusual activity. Most were tied to player performance wagers or prop bets projecting category-based production for individuals. Feds also flagged instances of co-conspirators placing wagers on a team or game using privileged info

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