Overview
- More than 30 people were arrested in an FBI-led investigation, including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, and former NBA player-coach Damon Jones.
- Prosecutors allege Rozier faked an injury and traded on confidential player-availability information, while Jones is accused of supplying details about LeBron James’ status to bettors.
- Rozier and Billups have denied the accusations, and the legal and disciplinary processes are ongoing.
- Stephen Curry said he believes the integrity of games remains intact and urged letting the case play out, as Draymond Green called it a tough moment for the league.
- The scandal intensifies scrutiny of leagues’ betting partnerships and follows team briefings on gambling rules, as the NCAA separately approved betting on professional sports by college athletes and staff.