NBA Players and Alleged Criminal Ties in Gambling Scandals
TL;DR
Former NBA player Damon Jones is implicated in a major gambling scandal involving inside information, financial troubles, and legal issues, including using his championship ring as collateral for loans amid ongoing federal investigations into illegal gambling operations.
- Ex-NBA player Damon Jones allegedly used championship ring as collateral NBC News
- How did Chauncey Billups team up with a career criminal? The New York Times
- How prosecutors uncovered and built their blockbuster NBA gambling scheme case USA Today
- Sources: Rozier, Billups won't be paid on leave ESPN
- NBA and poker gambling defendants with alleged mafia ties "Scruli" and "Sugar" released, "Juice" denied bail CBS News
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