An NBA star and a head coach were arrested as part of a significant FBI investigation into illegal sports gambling. The arrests occurred early Thursday when Miami Heat player Terry Rozier was taken into custody at a hotel in Orlando, Florida. Chauncey Billups, the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, was also apprehended.
Details of the Investigation
These arrests come just months after Rozier had been cleared of wrongdoing in an internal NBA investigation. However, reports indicate that Billups’ arrest was not connected to any games he coached.
Upcoming Press Conference
FBI Director Kash Patel will hold a press conference with prosecutors from the Eastern District of New York at 10 a.m. ET to share further details about the investigation.
Focus on Terry Rozier
The investigation into Terry Rozier has been ongoing for nearly a year and centers around suspicious betting activities related to a game during his tenure with the Charlotte Hornets in 2023. This inquiry links Rozier to a larger probe that resulted in former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter being banned for life from the NBA. Porter has also faced criminal charges and ultimately admitted to wire fraud.
Key Points
- NBA star Terry Rozier arrested in Orlando.
- Chauncey Billups, Portland Trail Blazers coach, also arrested.
- Investigation focuses on illegal betting in 2023.
- Rozier cleared in a prior NBA investigation.
- Related case led to Jontay Porter’s lifetime ban from the league.
As the investigation unfolds, further updates are expected following the press conference.
