messages late at night from star guard monte ellis. it has been an extensive cover up, an attempt to sweep it under the rug. reporter: and he revealed a graphic photo that smith says he sent her via text last year. my client was mortified. she is being blamed and told it was consentual. reporter: he used a secret cell phone provided by the warriors. you kept the cellular phone hidden with the equipment manager. hid the phone bill, go to a third party so it would not be scene. reporter: smith was fired in august t was a job she held for four years. she worked in the nba for 14 years. i worked with the players, you know, i had interaction with the players and giving back to the community. i loved my job. reporter: smith s lawyer said there is no evidence that the warriors ever conducted an investigation. he says that his client deserves an apology, money for lost wages and ellis some disciplinary action. how did they find out about the scandal? apparently from e