"The sports world erupted Thursday in response to the bombshell report about an NBA player and coach being arrested by the FBI in connection to illegal gambling. Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were taken into custody by federal law enforcement on Thursday morning. Rozier's arrest stems from suspicious betting activity during a game he played in March 2023, and Billups's arrest was due to his alleged role in an illegal poker operation with ties to the Mafia."
"Shortly after news of their arrests, it was also announced that former NBA player Damon Jones was also charged and arrested. Jones last played in 2009. BREAKING | NBC News: Former NBA player Damon Jones has also been arrested by the FBI in connection with the charges being announced today no indication he is tied to bets on games he played according to two people familiar with the matter. Reported w/ @jonathan4ny Tom Winter (@Tom_Winter) October 23, 2025"
"There have been a number of incidents involving sports betting across the major pro leagues in recent years. The NFL suspended a handful of players for betting on games in 2023, the NBA issued a lifetime ban to Jontay Porter for placing bets tied to his own performance; the MLB banned former San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano for betting on hundreds of games; and the NHL handed down a half-season suspension to Ottawa Senators center Shane Pinto for violating the league's gambling policy."
Chauncey Billups, coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were arrested by the FBI on charges tied to illegal gambling. Rozier's arrest stems from suspicious betting activity during a March 2023 game, while Billups is accused of operating an illegal poker operation with alleged Mafia ties. Former NBA player Damon Jones was also charged and arrested, with reports indicating no current link to bets on games he played. Major professional leagues have previously disciplined players for betting violations, and these arrests represent the largest gambling-related scandal in recent pro-sports history.
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