Overview
- Unsealed federal indictments led to the arrests of Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and former player Damon Jones in a probe of wagers placed using confidential player-status details.
- Prosecutors cite a Feb. 9, 2023 text in which Jones urged a large bet on Milwaukee before LeBron James’ unavailability was public; James is not accused of wrongdoing and was reported as unaware.
- The filings also describe a Jan. 15, 2024 tip matching Anthony Davis, alleging a $2,500 payment to Jones and a $100,000 wager on a Lakers loss that did not cash.
- The NBA said it is cooperating with investigators and placed Billups and Rozier on immediate leave, calling game integrity its top priority.
- Lakers coach JJ Redick said the team has held two meetings to reinforce anti-gambling rules, as public scrutiny grows and former referee Tim Donaghy makes uncorroborated claims about past cover-ups.