Illegal Betting
The NBA is requesting cell phones and documents from multiple teams, including the Los Angeles Lakers, as part of an ongoing probe into illegal sports gambling. The investigation follows federal charges against former Lakers associate Damon Jones and others, amid congressional scrutiny. Lakers staff members tied to LeBron James, such as Mike Mancias and Randy Mims, have already cooperated by surrendering their devices.
Reported by AI
The FBI arrested Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player Damon Jones on Thursday as part of investigations into illegal sports betting and rigged poker games. The probe, ongoing since early 2025, involves providing inside information to manipulate bets and mafia-linked poker schemes. Both the NBA and NBPA have responded by placing the individuals on leave and emphasizing due process.