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Karl Rasmussen

Who Is Damon Jones? The Other Ex-Player Involved in NBA's Gambling Scandal

The FBI arrested 30-plus individuals Thursday as part of a sports betting and gambling investigation. Among those charged in the probe include Heat guard Terry Rozier, Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and former Cavaliers player and assistant Damon Jones.

According to The Athletic, Jones is alleged to have sold or tried to profit from private information about LeBron James just days after the Lakers' star broke the NBA's all-time scoring record in 2023. The game referenced by the FBI's investigation was between L.A. and the Bucks on Feb. 9. James did not play due to ankle soreness. The Athletic reports James was not aware Jones shared information about his playing status with bettors.

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