NBA, Sports Betting
Digest more
NBA star turned coach Damon Jones was arrested by the FBI in connection to an illegal betting ring that allegedly
Amazon marked a major milestone with its growing sports portfolio on Friday, broadcasting its first-ever live-streamed NBA game.
The Betr promo code NEWSWEEK will secure a $210 bonus for World Series, NFL and NBA games played this weekend.
The arrests of Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier in the federal investigation into sports betting and illegal gambling called into question how the NBA is working to protect its players from the dark side of the wagering world. And according to Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown, the league has not done enough in that regard.
Shane “Sugar” Hennen, 40, was nabbed at Las Vegas’ Harry Reid International Airport in January as the feds pursued a point-shaving case against him and exiled NBA player Jontay Porter that
Silver has faced calls to resign after the FBI arrested NBA figures as part of an investigation into alleged illegal gambling and fraud rings.
"Our players are well aware, all players are well aware, of what they're allowed to do, what they're not allowed to do," Steve Kerr said.
Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and former NBA player Damon Jones.