Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups has been charged in an illegal poker operation tied to the Mafia, law enforcement sources told ABC News.Billups was arrested in Oregon, where is expected to make an initial court appearance on Thursday, sources said.Billups coached the Trail Blazers in their season opener on Wednesday night, a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups reacts during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, Oct.22, 2025, in Portland, Ore.Jenny Kane/APMORE: Former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter pleads guilty to illegal bettingMiami Heat guard Terry Rozier is also charged in a separate but related illegal gambling case.
He is among six people charged Thursday with turning professional basketball into a criminal gambling operation by using inside information to place unlawful wagers, law enforcement sources told ABC News.FBI Director Kash Patel is expected to announce the charges along with other law enforcement officials during a news conference Thursday in New York City.Popular ReadsGovernment shutdown updates: USDA resumes some farm aid but bigger bailout uncertainOct 22, 2:29 PMIsrael-Gaza live updates: Vance arrives at Netanyahu's office36 minutes ago16 dead after 'devastating' blast at Tennessee explosives plant, sheriff saysOct 11, 8:30 PMRozier is in his 11th year in the league with 13.9 points per game over 665 games played.He was a key contributor for the Boston Celtics on playoff runs in 2016-19.Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies guard Javon Small defends during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game Friday, Oct.
17, 2025, in Miami.Marta Lavandier/APHis team opened the 2025 season Wednesday night in Orlando, but Rozier did not play as he deals with a hamstring injury.Last year, former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter pleaded guilty to wire fraud and received a lifetime NBA...