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Damon Jones pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in a federal gambling case, admitting he provided non-public NBA information to bettors and helped recruit participants for rigged poker games; prosecutors say the inquiry also involves Terry Rozier, who is facing possible new charges, with Jones's sentencing scheduled for January while Rozier's case proceeds.
Former NBA guard Damon Jones pleaded guilty in a poker- and sports-betting gambling sweep that led to more than 30 arrests; as part of the deal, he must forfeit $73,000 and could face restitution at sentencing. Prosecutors allege the scheme involved rigged poker games and insider tips on injuries to bet on games, with Jones among several charged, including Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups.
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud in connection with an insider-information-based gambling scheme, admitting he used information obtained through his former-player relationships and discussed players like LeBron James and Anthony Davis; sentencing is set for January 6, 2027, with guidelines indicating a penalty of 21 to 27 months in prison.
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones pleaded guilty to two counts of wire fraud conspiracy for selling inside information to gamblers and taking part in a rigged poker scheme; he tipped off gamblers about a Feb. 9, 2023 Lakers–Bucks game, noting LeBron James wouldn’t play, which Milwaukee won 115-106. Sentencing is set for Jan. 6, with prosecutors seeking roughly 21–27 months for the betting scheme and 63–78 months for the poker scam, as part of a broader probe that also involved basketball figures like Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier.
Former NBA guard Damon Jones is expected to plead guilty in a nationwide gambling sweep that prosecutors say lured players into rigged poker games using tricks like altered shuffles and hidden cameras; Jones allegedly earned about $2,500 for a Hamptons game and was instructed to cheat. The case ties into involvement by New York crime families and violence to ensure repayment, and Jones’s background includes three straight seasons of playing and a 2016 Cavaliers championship; his plea would mark the first guilty plea in the investigation.
Former NBA guard Damon Jones is expected to plead guilty to money laundering conspiracy and wire fraud conspiracy for selling inside information about injured players to professional gamblers and for taking part in illegal poker games tied to organized crime; his plea hearing is set for April 28, and he would be the first defendant to plead guilty in Brooklyn’s broader crackdown on illegal sports betting. The indictment references a described “Player 3” who resembles LeBron James, though James is not accused.
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones pleaded not guilty to federal charges of insider information and rigged poker games, with potential plea negotiations underway, and is scheduled to return to court in November.
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones pleaded not guilty to charges of profiting from rigged poker games and providing non-public injury information about NBA stars, amid a large federal gambling crackdown involving over 30 arrests including prominent basketball figures and mobsters.
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.
Damon Jones, a former NBA player and assistant coach, allegedly received insider information and was involved in a gambling scheme that backfired when the Lakers' key player, LeBron James, played in a game he was expected to miss, leading to a failed $100,000 bet and subsequent FBI arrests related to NBA gambling scandals.
In a halftime video, Damon Jones, a friend of LeBron James and a kind-of Laker, was seen telling Anthony Davis and Mo Bamba that the Warriors "always" let teams come back. However, the Warriors did not let the Lakers back in the game and instead scored 43 points in the third quarter, putting the game away early. Jones' role with the Lakers is unclear.