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NBA Tank Tracker: Losses Pile Up at Incredible Rate for Lottery Teams

The NBA's bottom 10 teams have lost an incredible 44 games in a row collectively as the race toward the top of the draft lottery heats up.

Sports Illustrated

NBA star's partnership with a prediction market raises new questions for a troubled sports betting landscape

The NBA star announced he would become a shareholder in the largest U.S> prediction market.

Fortune

NBA Tank Tracker: Where Each Draft Lottery Team Stands in Race to the Bottom

A look at the bottom of the NBA standings, draft lottery odds and remaining strength of schedules.

Sports Illustrated

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NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups Posts $5 Million Bail and Pleads Not Guilty in Mafia-Linked Rigged Poker Scheme

Basketball Hall of Famer and Portland Trailblazers head coach Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty to charges of profiting from a rigged poker scheme.

International Business Times UK

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty in rigged poker games case

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups has pleaded not guilty to charges he profited from rigged poker games involving several Mafia figures and another former NBA player

The Independent UK

Giddey's Bulls get out of jail with buzzer-beating win

Josh Giddey's Chicago Bulls have broken the Portland Trail Blazers' hearts by snatching a one-point road win after the final siren.

AAP

Feds bust 14 in Mafia-tied online college sports betting ring involving student athletes

Between 2022 and 2024, the New Jersey ring allegedly handled roughly $2 million in gambling transactions

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How the explosion of prop betting threatens the integrity of pro sports

When I first heard about the arrests of Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player Damon Jones in connection to federal investigations involving illegal gambling, I couldn’t help but think of a recent moment in my sports writing class.

The Conversation

From X-Ray Tables to Contact Lenses: The Mafia's Secret Tech Behind Illegal Poker with US Athletes

Prosecutors uncover a Mafia-run poker scheme using X-ray tables, spy cameras, and contact lenses to cheat high rollers — with NBA stars and coaches caught in the mix.

International Business Times UK

Who Is Chauncey Billups? NBA Coach Arrested in Mafia Gambling Scandal

Portland Trail Blazers coach and former NBA star Chauncey Billups has reportedly been arrested in a mafia-linked NBA gambling scandal.

International Business Times UK

NBA Gambling Scandal: Who Are The Mafia Families Named in Explosive Probe?

Both Billups' and Rozier's attorneys had denied their clients committed any wrongdoing.

International Business Times UK

Chauncey Billups Arrested by FBI for Illegal Poker Operation

Current Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups was arrested on October 23rd, 2025 in connection to an illegal gambling operation.

The Sports Daily

Who are Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones? A look at arrested NBA player and coaches

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Damon Jones were arrested Thursday in connection with a federal investigation into illegal sports betting and rigged poker games back by Mafia

The Independent UK

Handcuffed NBA star puts $6M property up for bond as he appears in court amid FBI Mafia probe: Live

FBI director Kash Patel alleged that stars including Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones were involved in the rigged poker rings, and accused Miami Heat star Terry Rozier of using ‘non public information’ to help friends bet

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Miami Heat’s Rozier, Trail Blazers' Billups arrested in federal gambling probe, sources say

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into illegal sports betting, two people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday

AAP

The Australians playing in the NBA this season

A strong Australian contingent is set to feature in the 2025/26 NBA season, led by viral star Johnny Furphy, Atlanta's Dyson Daniels and Chicago's Josh Giddey.

Operation Sports

NBA 2K26: All Classic Teams

All 66 classic teams in NBA 2K26.

The Sports Daily

Portland Trail Blazers 2025-26 Outlook

Previewing the upcoming NBA season for the Portland Trail Blazers who will be vying to become the surprise of the Western Conference.

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Player One

'NBA 2K26' Top 100 Player List Unveiled: Here's Who Rose, Dropped In the Latest Charts

NBA 2K26 has released its Top 100 player list based on their overall rating in anticipation of the upcoming title.

Sports Illustrated

Damian Lillard Shared His Daughter’s Precious Reaction to His Trail Blazers Reunion

Lillard's kids seemed excited about the news.

The Sports Daily

Damian Lillard Reuniting With Portland Trail Blazers

Nine-time All-Star point guard, Damian Lillard, has reportedly agreed to a three-year deal to return to the Portland Trail Blazers.

Sports Illustrated

2025 NBA Draft Big Board: How the Class Ranks After the Entry Deadline

Plus, team fits for the players in the lottery, notes on first-round prospects and other second-round names to watch.

Sports Illustrated

Trail Blazers Bring Back Anthem Singer From 2003 for Redemption Performance

A very cool full-circle moment in Portland.

Sports Illustrated

Shaedon Sharpe Had the NBA’s Dunk of the Year vs. Wizards

Shaedon Sharpe added Justin Champagnie to his highlight reel.

USA Today Sports Media Group

NBA Cup clinching scenarios for Tuesday’s games: Who is in and out before the knockout rounds?

Who will join the Hawks, Rockets, and Warriors?

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