Disgraced ex-NBA official Tim Donaghy admitted he'd brought shame on his profession Tuesday as a federal judge sentenced him to 15 months behind bars for a gambling scandal that still has the league on the defensive.

U.S. District Judge Carol Amon sentenced Donaghy to prison time plus three years of supervised release, saying he'd let the sport down by taking thousands of dollars from a professional gambler in exchange for inside tips on games – including ones he refereed.

“The NBA, the players and the fans relied on him to perform his job in an honest manner,” Amon said.

ATLANTA: The Hawks completed their deal with 6-foot-5 Maurice Evans, locking up a replacement for sixth-man Josh Childress.

DETROIT: Kwame Brown and the Pistons agreed to a deal potentially worth $8million for two seasons.

GOLDEN STATE: Former Charlotte Latin star Anthony Morrow, 23, has signed with the Warriors. A former Georgia Tech player, he was not drafted but played well in three NBA summer leagues.

HOUSTON: The Rockets are close to an agreement to acquire Ron Artest from Sacramento, two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The Rockets will give up guard Bobby Jackson, and another player – likely rookie forward Donte Greene.

NEW YORK: The Knicks waived Taurean Green and Bobby Jones.

PHILADELPHIA: The 76ers signed free-agent guard Kareem Rush.