Damon Jones allegedly sold inside information to gamblers
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Federal prosecutors say Damon Jones leaked inside details before a Lakers game involving a player matching Mavericks star Anthony Davis.
Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones were taken into custody Thursday in connection with alleged illegal gambling operations dating back to 2019.
Jones, 49, played in NBA for 10 teams spanning 11 seasons from 1998-2009, spending no more than three years with any team after going undrafted out of Houston.
The Galveston, Texas native played college basketball at the University of Houston, and currently resides in Houston.
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Who are Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones? A look at arrested NBA player and coaches
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.
Federal authorities alleged the former NBA stars were used by New York City mob families "to attract" wealthy players to rigged poker games
Damon Jones is among the defendants in a rigged poker scheme and a federal prosecutor said Chauncey Billups was among those who played in the rigged games.
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