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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

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

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.

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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.

Sports Illustrated

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

How cheaters rigged high-stakes poker games with the mob and sports pros, according to authorities

Authorities say an indicted poker cheating ring involving pro sports figures and the mafia used a series of high-tech tactics in the scam

The Independent UK

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.

Sports Illustrated

Chauncey Billups Playing and Coaching Career Timelines

The Trail Blazers head coach was arrested by the FBI on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated

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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

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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

Chauncey Billups’s Quote Following Blazers’ Opener Goes Viral After Arrest

Chauncey Billups gave a prescient quote after the Blazers lost their season opener to the Wolves on Wednesday night that went viral after his arrest.

Sports Illustrated

Who Is Damon Jones? The Other Ex-Player Involved in NBA's Gambling Scandal

Damon Jones was arrested Thursday as part of an FBI investigation into an illegal sports betting and gambling probe.

Sports Illustrated

Trail Blazers Name Former Player As Interim Head Coach After Chauncey Billups Arrest

Portland opened up their 2025–26 season on Wednesday night before Billups was arrested by the FBI on Thursday.

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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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

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.

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.

Euronews

NBA legend and Portland head coach Chauncey Billups arrested in FBI gambling probe

FBI Director Kash Patel and other law enforcement officials were expected to provide more information at a news conference later on Thursday.

The Independent UK

NBA star and head coach arrested in gambling probes as FBI arrests have potential to rock the sport

Miami Heat star Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups, head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, are among 34 people arrested in what authorities say is a Mafia-related scam

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