October 23, 2025
NBA Gambling Scandal Shocks Fans — Coach and Players Among Those Arrested
NBA Head Coach and Multiple Players Among 30-Plus People Arrested in Alleged Gambling Scheme Connected to the Mafia The NBA is facing one of its biggest scandals in recent memory, as several high-profile names — including Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and former Cleveland Cavaliers player Damon Jones — were reportedly among 31 individuals arrested on Thursday, October 23, in connection to an illegal sports gambling ring tied to organized crime. The revelation has sent shockwaves across the basketball world, shaking the league’s foundation and raising urgent questions about integrity, money, and influence












