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Tyronn Lue Reveals Chauncey Billups’ Response To Alleged Involvement In NBA Betting Scandal

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups was recently arrested for his alleged involvement in the NBA betting scandal alongside several prominent figures, including Terry Rozier and Damon Jones.

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NBA Insider Reveals How The Blazers Locker Room Reacted To Chauncey Billups Arrest

The news of Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups’ arrest by the FBI, reportedly as part of a gambling investigation, sent a palpable shockwave through the team’s locker room, according to revelations from NBA insider Chris Haynes.

Matisse Thybulle News / Blazer's Edge / October 25

Matisse Thybulle Appreciation Post

The Portland Trail Blazers’ bench is completely different when Matisse Thybulle plays. What we saw from him yesterday in the Blazers’ 20-point win over a tired, but still formidable Golden State Warriors team was a masterclass in defensive disruption, and his near-team-high +22 in just 15 minutes didn’t feel aberrational or misleading.

Chauncey Billups News / Blazer's Edge / October 25

NBA at Risk of Lawsuits from Betting Scandal

The Portland Trail Blazers might not be the only ones in for a major change in the wake of the betting scandal that rocked the NBA on Thursday. The Blazers lost their head coach, Chauncey Billups, to an indefinite league suspension after he was arrested for allegedly helping organized crime members rig poker games.

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The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least six three-pointers in a game on 35 or more occasions can you name in five minutes?

The 'Kobe Bryant Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz

The 'Active NBA scoring leaders' quiz

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / October 25

2025 NBA G League Draft results

The NBA G League held its draft for the 2025/26 season on Saturday afternoon. Players who signed NBAGL contracts and whose rights weren’t already controlled by a team were part of the draft pool.

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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.

Tiago Splitter News / Blazer's Edge / October 25

Who is New Trail Blazers Coach Tiago Splitter?

The Portland Trail Blazers have had the microscope locked on them for the past 48 hours. The allegations surrounding suspended Head Coach Chauncey Billups have come as a shock, not only to the people watching from afar but surely to the players and coaches he worked with every day.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 25

Trail Blazers overcome distraction, now battle Clippers

A pair of teams that found much-needed victories for the first time this season square off Sunday when the visiting Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Clippers try to build some momentum.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 25

How Has the Last Week Revised Your Blazers Expectations?

The Portland Trail Blazers have been through a whirlwind first week of their 2025-26 season. They lost a narrow, fast-paced game to the heavily-favored Minnesota Timberwolves.

Chauncey Billups News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 25

Insider provides details of Blazers’ meeting after Chauncey Billups arrest

After appointing assistant coach Thiago Splitter as the interim head coach in place of Chauncey Billups, Portland Blazers GM Joe Cronin addressed the team after Billups’ FBI arrest as part of a gambling investigation.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Total Apex Sports / October 25

Portland Trail Blazers Show True Grit in Stunning Victory Over Warriors in 2025-26 First Win

The basketball bounced differently at Moda Center for the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday night. Maybe it was the weight of everything that had happened in the past 48 hours, or maybe it was just pure, unadulterated heart.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 25

Blazers blast Warriors in first game under Tiago Splitter

Deni Avdija registered 26 points, six assists and five rebounds as one of eight Portland players scoring in double digits to help the Trail Blazers rout the visiting Golden State Warriors 139-119 on Friday night.

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.

NBA rocked by arrests connected to alleged illegal gambling

Damian Lillard lashes out at NBA star for mocking gambling arrests

Charles Barkley, Shaq have harsh responses to NBA gambling scandal

Damon Jones' alleged betting texts related to LeBron James are revealed

Chauncey Billups' attorney issues scathing response to Mafia allegations

Shaedon Sharpe News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 24

Blazers Had 4-Word Message for Shaedon Sharpe After $90 Million Extension

Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe secured his long-term bag with the only NBA franchise he's ever known over the weekend. The 6-foot-5 swingman agreed to a four-year, $90 million contract extension that will keep him under team control through the 2029-30 season.

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The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz

The 'World Series home run leaders' quiz

The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

The 'MLB playoff RBI leaders' quiz

Kevin Garnett News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 24

Pablo Torre links Kevin Garnett to NBA poker scandal

Former Portland Trail Blazers head coach and NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups was arrested on Thursday for his alleged involvement in a scandal that lured victims to play rigged games of poker.