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Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups was arrested by the FBI this morning in Portland. The former NBA champion is allegedly involved in illegal gambling. ABC News reports that Billups was involved in an illegal poker operation tied to the Mafia. NBC News says the arrest does not have to do with any games he has coached for the Blazers.
Former NBA player and Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Damon Jones was arrested into the gambling probe this morning. Miami Heat player Terry Rozier was also taken into custody in relation to a separate case involving gambling.
FBI director Kash Patel will hold a press conference at 7am PT to announce the arrests. Billups will appear in federal court later today, according to The Athletic.
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