Charles Barkley didn't hold back in discussing the NBA's betting scandal, calling those involved "stupid" for jeopardizing their livelihoods.

During his first game of the season, Denver Nuggets forward had arguably the best game of his NBA career. But it also represented an odd coincidence.

An NBA Hall of Famer, a current star and former player are among dozens arrested in an FBI crackdown on illegal gambling that includes alleged members of organized crime families.

The federal government says the cases reveal ties to game-fixing and rigged poker games between the NBA and four New York crime families.

Rozier was on Miami's active roster for the opener but did not play. Billups coached the Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.

In a statement, the NBA announced it is placing Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups on "immediate leave from their teams" amid the federal indictments announced on Thursday.

For Terry Rozier, this might have been a long time coming. Early this morning, the veteran guard was arrested by the FBI in connection with a federal investigat

Both Rozier, a guard with the Miami Heat, and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups have been placed on leave by the NBA, on the same day a sweeping indictment resulted in gambling-related charges against both of them.

Terry Rozier is accused of turning professional basketball "into a criminal betting operation," even leaving an NBA game after nine minutes with a "purported injury." Now, fans are mocking the Miami Heat player on social media by sharing a video showing his less-than-stellar play on the basketball