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Law enforcement arrested Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers Head Coach Chauncey Billups on Thursday morning as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal gambling. ESPN reported that Rozier was brought into custody from a Florida hotel, where his team was staying for its season’s opening game against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday.
suspicious betting activity during a game in March 2023
Rozier has been on the radar of investigators for several years over suspicious betting activity during a game in March 2023 when he was playing for the Charlotte Hornets against the New Orleans Pelicans. Sportsbooks noticed a quick surge in wagers from a professional gambler for the under on Rozier’s assists, rebounds, and points. He lasted only ten minutes of the game before exiting with an apparent foot injury. Despite the NBA looking into the matter at the time, it deemed that there was no evidence of wrongdoing.
The 31-year-old’s situation reportedly has links to that of former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter, who received a lifetime ban from the sport in April 2024 for manipulating his performance in two NBA games.
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups’ case relates to a mafia-linked illegal poker operation, ABC News reported. He was arrested in Oregon on Thursday and is set to appear in court the same day.
FBI Director Kash Patel will hold a news conference on Thursday to outline the charges against both individuals.
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