Tag: NBA
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is first to plead guilty in sports gambling sweep
NEW YORK (AP) — A hot hand on the hardwood, former NBA player Damon Jones once proclaimed himself “the best shooter in the world.” As an... more
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones is expected to become first person to plead guilty in gambling sweep
NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling... more
NBA tweaks its injury reporting rules, still wants changes to prop betting
The NBA reminded its teams on Friday that it wants to control which types of bets are offered on its games, an indicator that it will... more
NBA’s Terry Rozier pleads not guilty to sports betting charges
NEW YORK (AP) — Miami Heat player Terry Rozier pleaded not guilty Monday to charges he helped gamblers placing bets on his performance in... more
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case
NEW YORK (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame, pleaded not guilty Monday to... more
Ex-NBA player Damon Jones pleads not guilty to selling injury secrets
NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges he profited from rigged poker... more
NBA staff members meet congressional staffers to discuss gambling scandals
NBA staff members met with congressional staffers Wednesday to discuss the league’s relationship with sportsbooks and other matters related... more
Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff says gambling implications are scary for NBA players and coaches
DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said NBA players and coaches have to be mindful of conversations they have with... more
NBA starts review of policies after gambling-related arrests
The NBA, in reaction to the arrests of Miami guard Terry Rozier and Portland coach Chauncey Billups last week for their alleged role in... more
NBA commissioner ‘deeply disturbed’ by gambling arrests of active player and coach
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, in his first public comments since the arrests of Portland coach Chauncey Billups and Miami guard Terry... more
