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NBA Gambling Scandal: Who Are The Mafia Families Named in Explosive Probe?

Both Billups' and Rozier's attorneys had denied their clients committed any wrongdoing.

International Business Times UK

Sports betting is a booming business. The FBI's NBA probe is putting it in the spotlight

The stunning indictment that led to the arrest of more than 30 people — including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and other NBA figures — has drawn new scrutiny of the booming business of sports betting in the U.S. The multibillion-dollar industry has made it easy for sports fans —…

The Independent UK

Steve Kerr Shares His Experiences With Angry Bettors Amid NBA Gambling Scandal

Steve Kerr shed light on the effect of sports betting amid the league's gambling scandal.

Sports Illustrated

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Chauncey Billups’s Lawyer Issues Statement Following Arrest Over Gambling Charges

Chauncey Billups's attorney provided a statement following his client's arrest Thursday as part of the FBI's federal gambling probe.

Sports Illustrated

Stephen A Smith claims NBA gambling bust is part of Trump’s ‘revenge’ and to distract from protests in wild rant

‘Don’t be surprised if the WNBA is next on his list,’ Smith said of the president, adding, ‘This man is coming’

The Independent UK

Chauncey Billups Arrested by FBI for Illegal Poker Operation

Current Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups was arrested on October 23rd, 2025 in connection to an illegal gambling operation.

The Sports Daily

Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups to Be Released From Federal Custody on Thursday

They were both arrested by the FBI on Thursday for two separate illegal gambling and poker cases.

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Damon Jones, Not Chauncey Billups, Is ‘NBA’s Biggest Liability’ in Gambling Scandal

The former NBA player’s indictment included a reference to LeBron, which could be worrisome for how non-public information was shared.

Sports Illustrated

Brian Windhorst Says NBA Tried to Sweep Terry Rozier Gambling Scandal Under the Rug

Brian Windhorst suggested the NBA attempted to cover up the gambling scandal by shutting Terry Rozier down in 2023.

Sports Illustrated

NBA Gambling Scandal: FBI Exposes Bombshell Details, Including X-Ray Table And Special Contact Lenses

“These operatives included capos and multiple soldiers from the Bonanno, Gambino, Lucchese and Genovese crime families.”

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Gambling Ad Disappears From ESPN Ticker As 'Get Up' Hosts Discuss FBI Investigation

The broadcast's bottom ticker, featuring an ad for ESPN Bet, disappeared as Mike Greenberg spoke of Terry Rozier's and Chauncey Billups's arrests.

Sports Illustrated

How it Worked: Bets flowed after NBA player told pal he'd skip much of game, indictment says

An indictment says gambling money flowed after NBA player Terry Rozier told a pal that he would be exiting early from a game with the Charlotte Hornets in 2023

The Independent UK

‘Quarterbacks,’ ‘face cards’ and spy tech: How the Mafia allegedly teamed up with NBA stars to rip off high-stakes poker games

Feds say star basketball players lured victims to rigged poker games enforced by New York mobsters

The Independent UK

Today’s NBA Gambling Arrests Represent a Fork in the Road for Roger Goodell, NFL Owners

The league can attempt to exist as is, or become the anti-gambling sport of choice, bolstering its long-term health.

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Kevin Love Wasted No Time Cracking Joke About NBA's Gambling Investigation

Kevin Love poked fun at the NBA's gambling scandal on social media.

Reason

NBA Betting Scandal Shows How Legalized Gambling Actually Helps Root Out Corruption

FBI Director Kash Patel called it “the insider trading saga for the NBA,” with Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier among those charged.

The Guardian - US

NBA player and head coach among 30 arrested in illegal US gambling investigation

FBI says years-long operation that led to arrest of Heat’s Terry Rozier and Trail Blazers’ Chauncey Billups also connected to mafia families

Sports Illustrated

NBA’s Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier Indicted in Mob-Linked Gambling Investigation

The federal government says the cases reveal ties to game-fixing and rigged poker games between the NBA and four New York crime families.

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NBA Releases Statement Following Arrests of Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier in Alleged Gambling Scheme

The league has broken its silence after an active player and coach were arrested as part of an alleged illegal gambling scheme.

Evening Standard

NBA superstars and mafia among 31 arrested as part of major illegal gambling crackdown in United States

Chauncy Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones are among those detained in separate, but related, cases

Sports Illustrated

ESPN Debut of ‘Inside the NBA’ Was a Rousing Success on All Fronts

Ernie Johnson, Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley and Shaquille O’Neal were as entertaining as ever during their first show of the season.

The Independent UK

Who are Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones? A look at arrested NBA player and coaches

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Damon Jones were arrested Thursday in connection with a federal investigation into illegal sports betting and rigged poker games back by Mafia

Sports Illustrated

The Four NBA Teams Mentioned in Illegal Sports Gambling Investigation

Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Heat guard Terry Rozier were among 30 arrested as part of an FBI investigation into illegal gambling.

Sports Illustrated

Terry Rozier Investigation Timeline: From Initial Reports to Gambling Arrest

Rozier was arrested early Thursday morning as part of an FBI gambling probe.

International Business Times

NBA Coach, Player Arrested In Illegal Gambling Probes

NBA coach Chauncey Billups of the Portland Trail Blazers and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested on Thursday for alleged involvement in illegal gambling, US officials said.

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