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Shaq weighs in on NBA betting scandal after 34 arrests: ‘You’re making $9m - how much more do you need?’

Basketball legend expresses dismay over criminal allegations and reminds his fellow pros: ‘There’s an old saying in the ‘hood: All money ain’t good money’

The Independent UK

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

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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

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

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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.”

Bored Panda

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

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 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

The Guardian - US

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

Damon Jones’s Alleged Role in Illegal Gambling Scheme Included a LeBron James Game

Damon Jones’s alleged role in illegal gambling included a game that his friend, LeBron James, played in.

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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.

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

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

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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On this day: Tony Dawson, Damon Jones born; Javonte Green has knee surgery

Former Celtics Tony Dawson and Damon Jones were born today, the same day Javonte Green had knee surgery in 2020.

Los Angeles Times

'Freeze': Why the Lakers' signature three-point celebration isn't what you think

LOS ANGELES — Dennis Schroder Jr., the 4-year-old son of the Lakers' guard, entered the team's locker room in Los Angeles not long after his father's team defeated the defending champion Golden State Warriors.

USA Today Sports Media Group

On this day: Thompson, Counts, Bonham drafted; Garnett cut; Jones signed

On this day, Celtics champions John Thompson and Ron Bonham were drafted in 1964, and several notable roster changes took place.

USA Today Sports Media Group

On this day: Celtics sign Damon Jones; Oliver Lafayette debuts

On this day, the Boston Celtics signed guard Damon Jones and saw wing Oliver Lafayette debut.

USA Today Sports Media Group

J.R. Smith finally explains why he threw hot chicken tortilla soup at an assistant coach

"He's over there screaming because the [expletive] is hot."

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