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After Chauncey Billups' arrest, Blazers return to work vs. Warriors

After Chauncey Billups' arrest, Blazers return to work vs. Warriors

The Portland Trail Blazers played poorly in the fourth quarter of their season opener on Wednesday night, and then head coach Chauncey Billups was arrested early Thursday morning.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 24

Chauncey Billups disputes charges, Terry Rozier released on bond as federal probe widens

Chauncey Billups’ legal situation grew clearer and more complicated on Thursday. While not indicted in the same insider-betting case that led to Terry

NBA News / The SportsRush / October 24
Hassan Whiteside Accuses Chauncey Billups of More Illegal Gambling for Never Re-signing Him to the Blazers

Hassan Whiteside Accuses Chauncey Billups of More Illegal Gambling for Never Re-signing Him to the Blazers

Chauncey Billups was arrested Thursday for being linked to a high-profile gambling case. He is being accused of tipping off his circle of gamblers about the availability of his star players on the Blazers prior to them ever being on an injury report.

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The 'Most 2,000-point NBA seasons' quiz

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How many of the NBA players with multiple 2,000-point season since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in six minutes?

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The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

The 25 greatest nicknames in NBA history

Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / October 23
Blazers interim coach could be their long-term answer

Blazers interim coach could be their long-term answer

While Splitter's only the interim coach, there's a number of reasons why he could lead the Blazers long-term.

Trail Blazers name former player their interim head coach
NBA opening week overshadowed by arrests connected to alleged illegal gambling
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NBA News / Athlon Sports / October 23
ESPN Makes Quick Decision Amid NBA Arrests

ESPN Makes Quick Decision Amid NBA Arrests

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player/coach Damon Jones were arrested by the FBI on Thursday morning for their alleged involvements in gambling-related schemes.

Tiago Splitter News / Hoops Wire / October 23
Trail Blazers confirm Tiago Splitter as interim head coach

Trail Blazers confirm Tiago Splitter as interim head coach

The Trail Blazers made it official Thursday, naming assistant Tiago Splitter as interim head coach following Chauncey Billups’ arrest. “We are aware of the allegations involving head coach Chauncey Billups, and the Trail Blazers are fully cooperating with the investigation,” the team said in a statement.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / October 23
FBI Gambling Probe Finds Its Way To Trail Blazers, Coach Arrested

FBI Gambling Probe Finds Its Way To Trail Blazers, Coach Arrested

The FBI’s federal investigation into illegal sports gambling was no secret. The commonly held assumption was that, so far as the NBA was concerned, the main targets were former Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and current free agent Malik Beasley.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 23
NBA opening week overshadowed by arrests connected to alleged illegal gambling

NBA opening week overshadowed by arrests connected to alleged illegal gambling

The 2025-26 NBA season just tipped off, and it's already being overshadowed by bombshell news regarding arrests made by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as part of alleged illegal gambling schemes.

Blazers interim head coach could be their long-term answer
Terry Rozier allegedly faked an injury so prop bets on him would cash
NBA gambling probe reportedly involved inside info on LeBron James
LeBron's former teammate also arrested in FBI gambling probe
ESPN caught removing an on-screen graphic during NBA gambling talk
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Blazers Will Make The Playoffs and 3 Other Bold Predictions for 2025-26 Season

Blazers Will Make The Playoffs and 3 Other Bold Predictions for 2025-26 Season

The Portland Trail Blazers are on the rise this season, even in the crowded Western Conference. Just-extended Trail Blazers general manager Joe Cronin made a series of fascinating moves over the summer after the club's respectable 36-46 finish to its 2024-25 run.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Field Level Media / October 20
Blazers announce multi-year extensions for Shaedon Sharpe, Toumani Camara

Blazers announce multi-year extensions for Shaedon Sharpe, Toumani Camara

The Portland Trail Blazers announced on Monday they have inked multi-year contract extensions for guard Shaedon Sharpe and forward Toumani Camara. It was reported Sunday that both had signed four-year extensions worth $90 million for Sharpe and $82 million for Camara.

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