Ot: "Scary" investigation on a nba player betting on games

[Dback Jon]

On the first day of the season, no less. That's one way to destroy the season for a team.

You know they did that timing on purpose to make themselves look better

 

[Mainstreet]

You know they did that timing on purpose to make themselves look better

The timing was definitely odd.

 

[GatorAZ]

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Perfect encapsulation of the sport’s world today.

 

[Shane]

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[TRW]

Shocker! Tip of the iceberg no doubt.

 

[ASUCHRIS]

Perfect encapsulation of the sport’s world today.

Every one of these leagues dropped their pants to accommodate the millions of dollars they're pocketing from screwing their own fans.

Legalizing sports gambling benefits millionaires who take advantage of gamblers who like alcoholics can't control their behavior. It's beyond revolting.

 

[Dback Jon]

Lakers involved as well

LeagueAlerts Inc. (@leaguealerts) on Threads

The Los Angeles Lakers, Toronto Raptors, Charlotte Hornets, and Portland Trail Blazers were teams bet on using insider information in the illegal sports gambling operation

www.threads.com

 

[RON_IN_OC]

See what I did there?

Feds eye betting patterns with Rozier's play in '23

Federal prosecutors are investigating unusual betting patterns surrounding the 2023 play of then-Hornets guard Terry Rozier, who has not been accused of wrongdoing.

www.espn.com

Are we sure it wasn't just his interpreter making the bets?

 

[Ronin]

Are we sure it wasn't just his interpreter making the bets?

Oh! you went there.

 

[AsUpRoDiGy]

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Tens of thousands in profits? Dude is getting paid millions. Stupid is as stupid does.

 

[Ronin]

Billups and Rosier placed on immediate leave by the NBA

 

[Ronin]

Timeline of FBI's probe into alleged NBA sports betting scheme, illegal poker game operation: Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups placed on leave, 34 defendants indicted on charges

The FBI announced bombshell allegations naming 34 defendants on charges involving an NBA sports betting scheme and illegal poker games Thursday morning.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[Ronin]

Former Cavaliers assistant coach Damon Jones allegedly sold inside info on LeBron James' injury status in 2023

James was reportedly unaware that Jones shared the information.

sports.yahoo.com

 

[RON_IN_OC]

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[Shane]

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[RON_IN_OC]

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[RON_IN_OC]

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[Dback Jon]

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Is LeBron going to try baseball now?

 

[RON_IN_OC]

Is LeBron going to try baseball now?

Prolly professional pickle ball. It's what all old people do.

 

[Hoop Head]

The Rozier stuff is indefensible. The Billups stuff seems shady as hell but isn't related to basketball. I suspect we'll learn more as time goes on.

 

[RON_IN_OC]

The Rozier stuff is indefensible. The Billups stuff seems shady as hell but isn't related to basketball. I suspect we'll learn more as time goes on.

The fact that the Billups stuff still has at least one other NBA player involved is concerning, though.

 

[Rivercard]

And the Trail Blazers are supposed to be good this season.

They should have hired Becky Hammon after all.

 

[Dback Jon]

They should have hired Becky Hammon after all.

Yup.

 

[GatorAZ]

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[Hoop Head]

And the Trail Blazers are supposed to be good this season.

I wouldn't call them good. They're in a similar spot the Suns are. Focusing on a culture change after cutting loose some dead weight. They're still hoping to unload Jerami Grant.


Oddly enough the Blazers fans don't seem to care about Billups being forced out right now. This is a transition year for them with the hopes some of their youth shows flashes like Scoot, Clingan, and Yang Hansen. Dame will be back next season and they hope a more seasoned group of youngsters will pair nicely with whatever they get for Holiday.