"Last week, the FBI arrested Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, and former player and coach Damon Jones in connection with a pair of indictments involving sports betting, the mob, and rigged poker games. What was most notable about Rozier's arrest was the fact that the NBA previously investigated him for potential betting violations. Betting companies tipped the league off to suspicious betting activity during a specific game in 2023, and the league began looking into Rozier."
"like the incident involving [Jontay Porter], the NBA opened an investigation of Rozier for gambling activity around the March 23 game mentioned above. However, reporting indicates the Association's investigation did not find a violation of NBA rules. This Committee needs to understand the specifics of the NBA's investigation and why Rozier was cleared to continue playing basketball. This is a matter of Congressional concern. The integrity of NBA games must be trustworthy and free from the influence of organized crime or gambling-related activity."
FBI arrested Portland coach Chauncey Billups, Miami guard Terry Rozier, and former player/coach Damon Jones on indictments tied to sports betting, organized crime, and rigged poker. The NBA previously investigated Rozier after betting companies reported suspicious wagering on a March 23, 2023 game but concluded no rules were violated. Commissioner Adam Silver said the FBI uncovered evidence the league could not obtain. Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell sent a letter demanding details about the NBA's investigation, asking why Rozier was cleared and how the league protects game integrity against organized crime and gambling influence.
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