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Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 8

Blazers Shock Insider Amid Chauncey Billups FBI Scandal

The Portland Trail Blazers' technical head coach, Chauncey Billups, has been indicted by the FBI for helping to hustle people in mob-rigged poker games.

NBA News / Yardbarker / November 7

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 6

Why Adam Silver missed Congressional committee meeting on Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier

The NBA had a meeting with the Congressional committee in the wake of the FBI indictments of Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones. During the meeting, there were some important people absent, on which included commissioner Adam Silver, according to Marc Stein.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 5

League to meet with Congressional committee over FBI indictments

In the wake of the indictments of Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones, the NBA is set to have a meeting with a United States congressional committee, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / November 4

Charles Barkley Calls Out Blazers' Chauncey Billups Amid Gambling Scandal

The Portland Trail Blazers have had a bizarre start to their 2025-26 NBA season. A Monday night 123-116 loss to a Los Angeles Lakers squad missing stars Luka Doncic, LeBron James and Austin Reaves aside, Portland has been putting together wins at an encouraging clip.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31

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.

Portland Trail Blazers 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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NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / October 30

Former Cavs coach allegedly participated in rigged poker games with Chauncey Billups

Cleveland Cavaliers fans will remember Tyronn Lue fondly for helping the team win their first championship in 2016. Now the head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, Lue might find himself in a bit of hot water surrounding the FBI’s investigation into Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups.

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.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 29

Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups won't be paid while on leave

Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups won’t receive their NBA salaries while on leave after being arrested on federal charges related to an illegal betting scheme.

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Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 28

Blazers GM Bans Players From Contacting Chauncey Billups

Since the shocking revelation of Portland Trail Blazers' head coach Chauncey Billups' involvement in the FBI NBA corruption investigation dubbed "Operation Nothing But Bet," players — including forward Deni Avdija — have expressed their respect and well wishes for their coach.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28

Clippers fans had ironic chant against Chauncey Billups-less Blazers

Los Angeles Clippers fans sound more than glad that the news cycle has moved on to the ongoing issue of Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28

Gilbert Arenas responds to claims he snitched on Chauncey Billups

Gilbert Arenas is firing back at those who believe he snitched on Chauncey Billups and helped get the Portland Trail Blazers head coach indicted in an FBI gambling investigation.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Wire / October 27

NBA reviewing injury, gambling policies after FBI arrests of Billups, Rozier, Jones

The NBA has informed teams that it’s conducting a full review of its injury reporting procedures and gambling-related protocols in the wake of the FBI’s arrests of Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, and Damon Jones, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 25

NBA Commissioner Sends Clear Message on Blazers HC Chauncey Billups’ Arrest

After an encouraging (if such a thing can exist) 118-114 season opening loss to the mighty Minnesota Timberwolves where the Portland Trail Blazers kept

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 24

‘Deeply disturbed’: Adam Silver reacts to federal gambling indictments

Commissioner Adam Silver said he was “deeply disturbed” by the allegations in Thursday’s federal gambling indictments.

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Chauncey Billups' attorney issues scathing response to Mafia allegations

Portland Trail Blazers News / Fadeaway World / October 24

Pro Poker Player’s Comments About Chauncey Billups Hosting Shady Poker Games Resurface

The FBI arrested Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups in the early hours of Thursday as part of an investigation into rigged underground poker games backed by the Mafia.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 24

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.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Larry Brown Sports / October 24

Chauncey Billups’ attorney issues scathing response to Mafia allegations

Hall of Fame point guard Chauncey Billups has addressed the allegations made against him through a statement made by his attorney, Chris Heywood. Billups was arrested by FBI agents on Thursday and was charged over his alleged involvement in an illegal poker ring.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / October 23