Portland Trail Blazers head coach and NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups was arrested Thursday morning as part of a sprawling federal investigation into illegal gambling operations that allegedly involved members of organized crime and several current and former NBA players.

The feds asked that alleged Mafioso Joseph Lanni be held without bail pending trial in the new gambling case on the grounds he has a history of criminal convictions and violence.

LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue broke his silence about the allegations against his best friend, Chauncey Billups, on Friday.

Prime Video debuted its NBA coverage on Friday night, one day after the league was rocked by a federal gambling indictment of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups.

Congress is seeking a briefing on NBA gambling scandal involving Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former player Damon Jones.

Israeli basketball talent shone on NBA opening night as Deni Avdija led Portland and Ben Saraf debuted as Brooklyn’s youngest starter, marking a historic moment for Israeli hoops. Israeli basketball fans woke up to an emotional and action-packed NBA opening night – one that showcased both the promise of a new generation and the growing stature of Israelis in the world’s best league.

Prosecutors charged more than 30 people in a conspiracy to rig poker games, from an NBA coach and members of the Mob to people living in relative obscurity.

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

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An NBA head coach, a current player and a former pro are arrested in investigations into an alleged gambling ring and mafia-backed poker games.