ESPN star Stephen A. Smith issued a warning regarding President Donald Trump after NBA figures were arrested in an FBI illegal gambling probe Thursday.

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Damon Jones were arrested Thursday in connection with a federal investigation into illegal sports betting and rigged poker games back by Mafia.

The game in question regarding suspicious betting activity around Rozier props stems from a March 23, 2023, contest against the Pelicans, in which the guard, then a Hornet, left early due to an injury. There was an abnormal amount of betting action detected on Rozier unders. Rozier has denied the charges through his lawyer.

Over 30 NBA figures, including Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier, arrested in a federal probe linking sports betting and organized crime.

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups were arrested, but the question arose: what did they do for this to happen?

Rozier, who currently plays for the Miami Heat, is accused of manipulating his performance during an NBA game to benefit illegal betting.

A massive mafia-linked gambling and sports rigging probe led to the arrests of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups. Follow for live updates.

Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith sparred on ESPN over the FBI gambling probe involving NBA players, with Barkley calling arrested individuals "stupid," not addicted.

An FBI investigation into illicit sports gambling and Mafia-backed poker rigging has led to federal charges against NBA figures, including Chauncey Bi

Silver has faced calls to resign after the FBI arrested NBA figures as part of an investigation into alleged illegal gambling and fraud rings.

The new rule allowing NCAA athletes to bet on pro sports and the latest NBA scandal are bad-but-not-surprising news.