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Chauncey Billups hires Donald Trump’s former lawyer after gambling arrest

After his surprise arrest as part of the FBI’s gambling probe that has rocked the NBA, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups has made a key legal move in his attempt to fight his case, hiring a lawyer who previously represented President Donald Trump.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 31

Chauncey Billups hires notable attorney to represent him

Chauncey Billups is coming prepared ahead of his looming legal battle. The Portland Trail Blazers head coach has hired respected trial lawyer Marc Mukasey to serve as his attorney amid the ongoing FBI investigation into illegal gambling, per The Athletic’s Sam Amick.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / October 30

Chauncey Billups hires Trump’s former lawyer amid federal fraud case

Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups has been placed on leave by the NBA and will not be paid while facing federal charges connected to an illegal poker operation with mafia ties, as relayed by The Athletic’s Sam Amick.

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Chauncey Billups News / Hoops Rumors / October 30

Chauncey Billups reportedly hires ex-Trump, Giuliani defense attorney

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups has been placed on unpaid leave by the NBA after being arrested as part of a federal investigation into an illegal poker operation with ties to the mafia.

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Robert Williams News / Blazer's Edge / October 30

Williams Upgraded to Questionable for Nuggets Game

The Portland Trail Blazers have upgraded center Robert Williams III to questionable to play in Friday’s home game against the Denver Nuggets, meaning he could make his season debut.

Shaedon Sharpe News / Blazer's Edge / October 30

Understanding Shaedon Sharpe and the Trail Blazers Offense

The Portland Trail Blazers entered their new season with high hopes for shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe. The fifth-year phenom looked good in preseason play, but his performance over the first five games of the regular season has been measured, at best.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 30

Damian Lillard Calls Out 5-Time All-Star for Trolling Chauncey Billups Arrest Scandal

When there is breaking NBA news, two things are near guarantees at this point. One, it almost certainly came from ESPN's NBA Insider Shams Charania, who has taken over the news-breaking game now that Adrian Wojnarowski has retired from the journalism game.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Trail Blazers’ Jrue Holiday outlines ‘shocked’ reaction to Chauncey Billups arrest

The Portland Trail Blazers organization is still recovering from the shock that resulted from their head coach Chauncey Billups being arrested by the FBI for supposed activity in rigged poker games.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 30

Chauncey Billups has basically already been fired by Blazers without officially being fired

Whether Chauncey Billups coaches in the NBA again is heavily dependent on the outcome of his FBI investigation. However, it appears that Billups’ days with the Portland Trail Blazers are already over, despite the organization not having officially fired him.

Jrue Holiday News / EasySportz / October 30

Veteran Steer‑Ship — Jrue Holiday and the Early Reboot of the Portland Trail Blazers

Through five games, Holiday is doing exactly what Portland needed: stabilizing the young core, commanding the floor, and setting a winning tone amid early-season noise.

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NBA News / Blazer's Edge / October 29

Trail Blazers Hold On After Nearly Fumbling to Jazz

The Portland Trail Blazers avoided a catastrophic collapse against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night to secure a 136-134 win and improve to 3-2 early in the 2025-26 NBA Season.

Matisse Thybulle News / Blazer's Edge / October 29

Thybulle Exits Jazz Game Early With Thumb Injury

Portland Trail Blazers wing Matisse Thybulle won’t return during tonight’s game against the Utah Jazz due to a left thumb injury, the organization announced.

Robert Williams News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 29

Blazers Announce Surprise Robert Williams Injury News as He Remains Out

Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams Jr. has been assigned to the G-League affiliate Rip City Remix for conditioning and recovery from his knee injury.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / October 28

Where Will Blazers Ship Trade Candidate After Return From Injury?

The Portland Trail Blazers have had the strangest season of any team and with this week’s news, there will only be more madness. On Oct. 27, the Blazers announced that Robert Williams III has been assigned to their G League affiliate, the Rip City Remix.

Jrue Holiday News / NBA Analysis Network / October 28