NBA, Gambling Scandal
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NBA to assess gambling risks, review policies after arrests of Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier
The NBA placed Rozier and Billups on leave from the Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers, respectively, after federal authorities arrested them and more than 30 others last week. Rozier was allegedly involved in a scheme wherein he pulled himself early from a game against the New Orleans Pelicans after bettors placed sizable wagers on his prop bet unders.
Jones is facing charges in both the illegal poker scheme and sports betting investigation. Specifically, Jones is being accused of tipping off a member of the betting ring on Feb. 9, 2023 urging him to wager on the Lakers’ opponent, the Bucks, because LeBron James would be out with an injury.
A quick look into a possible Chauncey Billups betting joke Pat McAfee told on the set of "College GameDay" on Saturday morning.
Clippers coach Tyronn Lue reportedly tied to the same Mafia-backed rigged poker scandal as Chauncey Billups in Las Vegas.
Federal authorities alleged the former NBA stars were used by New York City mob families "to attract" wealthy players to rigged poker games