"Damon Jones, 49, became the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures."
"Jones acknowledged that he aided the betting conspiracy with insider information that I obtained as a result of my relationships as a former player."
"The sports betting conspiracy, which ran from December 2022 to March 2024, involved using his knowledge of nonpublic information about injuries to NBA stars, including his one-time teammate, LeBron James."
"Jones said his actions not only broke the law, but that they also violated the NBA's code of conduct and the sports betting websites' terms of service."
Damon Jones, a former NBA player and assistant coach, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges related to sports betting and poker fraud. He admitted to using insider information about NBA players' injuries to gain an advantage in betting. His actions violated both legal standards and the NBA's code of conduct. Jones became the first individual to plead guilty in a larger gambling investigation that has implicated over 30 people, including mobsters. He expressed remorse for his actions in court, acknowledging the impact on his family and the NBA.
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