NBA ref Eric Lewis retires amid league probe

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NBA referee Eric Lewis retired on Wednesday amid a league investigation into whether he used a burner account on social media site Twitter, now X, to defend himself against critics.

A statement from the NBA said that Lewis retired "effective immediately."

"In light of his decision, the NBA's investigation into social media activity has been closed," the league said.

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