NBA coach, player arrested in illegal gambling probes
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Bombshell Indictment Alleges Chauncey Billups Participated in Mob Poker Scheme AND Tanked an NBA Game as Coach
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups is accused of fixing an NBA game in addition to his already-reported involvement in a Mafia-backed poker scam.
M iami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups were arrested in connection with alleged gambling schemes involving NBA players and organized crime, according to CNN. Former NBA player Damon Jones also faces charges in the ongoing investigation.
NEW YORK — Federal prosecutors on Thursday arrested more than 30 people, including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, as part of a multiyear investigation into illegal betting activities.
The NBA vetted and approved a $300 million sponsorship deal between the Los Angeles Clippers and Aspiration in 2021, before the company signed a separate deal with Kawhi Leonard that triggered an investigation by the league,
The NBA vetted and approved a $300 million sponsorship deal between the Los Angeles Clippers and Aspiration in 2021, before the company signed a separate deal with Kawhi Leonard that triggered an investigation by the league,
Hall of Fame player and current Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Damon Jones, a former player who was a teammate of LeBron James and was once his personal shooting coach, were charged as federal prosecutors unsealed two separate indictments.
In addition to their NBA assignments this season, Maru, O’Connell and Reneau will continue to officiate NBA G League games. All NBA referees with fewer than four years of service in the NBA work NBA G League games to gain additional experience as crew chiefs and develop as leaders.
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, who was arrested by federal agents Thursday for allegedly laundering money and committing wire fraud conspiracy as part of a years-long poker scheme, has finally addressed the matter publicly.