A criminal investigation is underway into allegations of secret contracts. The probe centers on claims that certain arrangements were made to get around salary limits. This matter involves a prominent basketball player and a team.

Further details about the investigation are available, including the identity of the team and player involved. The inquiry is being led by a specific US attorney's office.

The investigation follows a significant penalty imposed by the basketball league on the team, which included a substantial fine and loss of draft picks. More information can be found through the original report.