Tag: Chauncey Billups
East Notes: Wizards, Kyshawn George, Heat, Terry Rozier, Celtics
Wizards
Kyshawn George looked every bit like a rising star Friday night.
The second-year forward erupted for a career-high 34 points on 11-of-15 shooting, adding 11...
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown: NBA not doing enough to protect players from sports betting fallout
Celtics star Jaylen Brown says the NBA needs to do a better job protecting its players from the growing influence of sports betting.
Speaking to...
West Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Trail Blazers, Chauncey Billups, Suns
Lakers
Luka Doncic is already giving Lakers fans plenty to chant about. After all, MVP chants filled the arena Friday night as the star guard...
Adam Silver ‘deeply disturbed’ by NBA gambling allegations
NBA commissioner Adam Silver didn’t hold back when asked about the league’s growing gambling scandal Friday night on Amazon Prime’s broadcast of Celtics-Knicks.
“My initial...
Charles Barkley, Shaq sound off on NBA gambling scandal: ‘Greed and stupidity’
Charles Barkley and Shaquille O'Neal didn’t hold back Thursday night when discussing the NBA’s gambling scandal.
During ESPN’s Inside the NBA broadcast before the Nuggets–Warriors...
NBA Notes: Cavs, Evan Mobley, Nets, Michael Porter Jr, Warriors
Cavaliers
The Cavaliers can’t dwell on Madison Square Garden for long. After a somewhat disjointed opener against the Knicks, Cleveland’s focus now shifts inward more...
Chauncey Billups disputes charges, Terry Rozier released on bond as federal probe widens
Chauncey Billups’ legal situation grew clearer and more complicated on Thursday.
While not indicted in the same insider-betting case that led to Terry Rozier’s arrest,...
Trail Blazers confirm Tiago Splitter as interim head coach
The Trail Blazers made it official Thursday, naming assistant Tiago Splitter as interim head coach following Chauncey Billups’ arrest.
“We are aware of the allegations...
FBI calls NBA gambling probe ‘insider trading saga for the league’
The FBI made it official Thursday. The league’s latest gambling scandal isn’t just serious — it’s sprawling.
At a press conference in New York, FBI...
Federal indictments reveal details behind arrests of Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones
The federal indictments released Thursday outline a detailed web of insider betting allegations involving Heat guard Terry Rozier, Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, and...
Trail Blazers to name Tiago Splitter acting head coach
The Trail Blazers are turning to Tiago Splitter to lead the team while Chauncey Billups remains on leave.
Splitter, a former NBA big man and...
NBA puts Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups on leave after arrests in gambling probe
The NBA wasted no time addressing Thursday’s stunning wave of arrests.
“We are in the process of reviewing the federal indictments announced today,” the league...
Trail Blazers have options for acting coach after Chauncey Billups arrest
The Trail Blazers will need a new voice on the sideline, at least for now.
Head coach Chauncey Billups has been placed on leave following...
NBA Notes: Thunder, Jalen Williams, Blazers, Nuggets, Cam Johnson
Thunder
The Thunder aren’t rushing Jalen Williams back, and they’re not saying much, either.
Williams is recovering from offseason surgery to repair a torn ligament in...
