Everything to know about NBA betting scandal, FBI indictments and mafia gambling
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The NBA world woke to explosive news that the FBI had secured more than 30 indictments tied to alleged illegal gambling scandals, linking three current and former prominent NBA figures.
Current Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, current Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player Damon Jones were each arrested Thursday, Oct. 23 for their alleged involvement in the operation, though they are facing different charges.
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