The Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers both won their first games since Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland head coach Chauncey Billups were arrested on Thursday in connection with two separate federal gambling investigations announced by the Eastern District of New York.

Mafiosos have a “slow process” for ensnaring otherwise honest people into their clutches, he explained, adding Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier could have been groomed and ultimately

Prime Video debuted its NBA coverage on Friday night, one day after the league was rocked by a federal gambling indictment of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups.

Congress is demanding a briefing from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after the FBI busted an alleged massive, nationwide organized crime-linked gambling scandal involving star athletes and at least one coach.

Portland Trail Blazers head coach and NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups was arrested Thursday morning as part of a sprawling federal investigation into illegal gambling operations that allegedly involved members of organized crime and several current and former NBA players.

Israeli basketball talent shone on NBA opening night as Deni Avdija led Portland and Ben Saraf debuted as Brooklyn’s youngest starter, marking a historic moment for Israeli hoops. Israeli basketball fans woke up to an emotional and action-packed NBA opening night – one that showcased both the promise of a new generation and the growing stature of Israelis in the world’s best league.

A day after Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Heat guard Terry Rozier were among those arrested in an FBI probe into sports gambling, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said he was "deeply disturbed" by the allegations.

The Golden State Warriors were caught by surprise. The Portland Trail Blazers clinically vanquished them at the Moda Center. As an older roster, the repercussions of a back-to-back might have weighed the Warriors down.

The Nuggets, along with the rest of the league, have showcased the courts that this year's slate of NBA Cup matchups will be played on; four regular season-turned-tournament games to add some extra stakes in the first half of the season, now heading into its third year of action.

An NBA head coach, a current player and a former pro are arrested in investigations into an alleged gambling ring and mafia-backed poker games.