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HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 | History Defined

How the explosion of prop betting threatens the integrity of pro sports

When I first heard about the arrests of Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player Damon Jones in connection to federal investigations involving illegal gambling, I couldn’t help but think of a recent moment in my sports writing class.

The Conversation · Oct 27, 2025

NBA Sends League-Wide Memo on Gambling Policies in Response to FBI Arrests

A gambling scandal rocked the NBA last week as Heat guard Terry Rozier, Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, and dozens of other individuals were arrested by f

Sports Illustrated · Oct 27, 2025

NBA starts review of policies after gambling-related arrests of Rozier, Billups

The NBA has started a review to protect the integrity of the game, players, and coaches following the arrests of Miami guard Terry Rozier and Portland coach Chauncey Billups

The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2025

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Ex-NFL Star Antonio Gates Identified As Alleged Participant in Illegal Poker Game

According to Pablo Torre, Antonio Gates allegedly participated in a rigged poker game.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 26, 2025

From X-Ray Tables to Contact Lenses: The Mafia's Secret Tech Behind Illegal Poker with US Athletes

Prosecutors uncover a Mafia-run poker scheme using X-ray tables, spy cameras, and contact lenses to cheat high rollers — with NBA stars and coaches caught in the mix.

International Business Times UK · Oct 25, 2025

Congress Seeks Briefing From Adam Silver Amid NBA Gambling Probe

Thursday's indictments have necessitated the commissioner meeting with congressional leaders.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 25, 2025

Adam Silver Makes First Public Comments After Gambling-Scandal Arrests

The commissioner spoke during the NBA's debut Amazon Prime broadcast.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 25, 2025

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Damian Lillard Fires Back at Kevin Love Over Savage Meme About NBA Gambling Scandal

Love has since deleted his joke after speaking with Lillard.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 25, 2025

Erik Spoelstra, Heat Players React to Terry Rozier's Arrest in Federal Gambling Probe

The NBA world is beginning to make sense of a massive scandal.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 25, 2025

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver 'deeply disturbed' by gambling arrests of Billups and Rozier

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has expressed shock over the arrests of Portland coach Chauncey Billups and Miami guard Terry Rozier on gambling-related charges

The Independent UK · Oct 25, 2025

Shaq Blasts Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier for Alleged Involvement in Gambling Scandal

The ESPN analyst didn't hold anything back.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 24, 2025

Celtics Star Jaylen Brown Calls Out NBA for Lack of Protection From Gambling Issues

The All-Star wing says the NBA should do a better job of protecting its players from issues that arise from gambling.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 24, 2025

A deep dive into the NBA sports betting scandal, by AP reporters

Professional basketball was stunned this week as one popular NBA Hall of Famer and head coach, a current player and a former player were arrested by federal authorities on illegal gambling charges

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025

Experts say criminal intent will be key in prosecuting NBA's Billups and Rozier in gambling cases

Gambling is at the center of two blockbuster indictments targeting NBA coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat player Terry Rozier

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025

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Sports Illustrated · Oct 24, 2025

Video Shows Terry Rozier’s Subtle Move Before Allegedly Faking Injury for Gambling Ring

The ex-Hornets player played roughly nine minutes before coming out of a 2023 game against the Pelicans due to a reported foot injury.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 24, 2025

Brian Windhorst Walks Back Theory That NBA Subtly Suspended Terry Rozier

The NBA also issued a statement on the matter.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025

NBA podcaster Zach Lowe warns that ‘prop bets are an absolute menace’ right after touting them in FanDuel ad spot

‘Everyone is in bed with the sports betting companies … We’re all complicit,’ Zach Lowe acknowledged on his podcast.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 24, 2025

NCAA Completes First Case in Explosive Sports Betting Scandal

Three Eastern Michigan men’s basketball players committed Level I violations by refusing to cooperate with the investigation into unusual wagering.

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The Guardian - US · Oct 24, 2025

NBA gambling scandal shines harsh light on US sports’ embrace of betting

Two sweeping federal indictments have implicated big names in basketball and raised uncomfortable questions about who benefits from legalized gambling

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025

‘Next Hall of Fame player arrested for illegal gambling’: Wagering site takes prop bets over NBA Mafia scandal

More than 31 people were arrested across two indictments following a sprawling FBI investigation

Sports Illustrated · Oct 24, 2025

Aaron Gordon's Historic Night Led to Awkward 'Inside the NBA' Terry Rozier Stat

You simply cannot make this up.

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025

The NBA hoped to begin its season on a strong note. Now it faces a gambling scandal

The NBA has strict rules against betting on its games, and the consequences are clear

Sports Illustrated · Oct 24, 2025

SI:AM | What to Know About the NBA Gambling Cases

The indictments have the potential to be the beginning of one of the biggest scandals in American sports.

Reason · Oct 24, 2025

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The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025

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’

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