Tag: Chauncey Billups
Chauncey Billups hires Trump’s former lawyer amid federal fraud case
Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups has been placed on leave by the NBA and will not be paid while facing federal charges connected...
NBPA to challenge NBA’s decision to withhold Terry Rozier’s salary
The National Basketball Players Association isn’t standing by quietly while the NBA withholds Terry Rozier’s pay.
In a statement released Wednesday, the NBPA said it...
NBA reviewing injury, gambling policies after FBI arrests of Billups, Rozier, Jones
The NBA has informed teams that it’s conducting a full review of its injury reporting procedures and gambling-related protocols in the wake of the...
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...
