"Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting and illegal gambling, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday. The charge or charges Rozier and Billups face were not immediately known. Two people spoke to the AP about Rozier on the condition of anonymity because they couldn't discuss details of the investigation publicly. One of these people also told the AP of Billups' arrest."
"Rozier was in uniform as the Heat played the Magic in Orlando, Florida, in the season opener for both teams on Wednesday evening, though he did not play in the game. He was taken into custody in Orlando early Thursday morning. The team didn't immediately comment on the arrest. A message was left with Rozier's lawyer, Jim Trusty, on Thursday."
Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier were arrested in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting and illegal gambling. The specific charges against them were not immediately released. Two people speaking anonymously confirmed aspects of the investigation, including Billups' arrest. The NBA had no immediate comment and had previously investigated Rozier; the league is also examining former Detroit player Malik Beasley. Rozier, present in uniform for Miami's season opener in Orlando, did not play and was taken into custody early Thursday. The U.S. attorney's office in Brooklyn brought the case, with an FBI news conference expected.
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