Tiago Splitter, in his first game as Portland’s interim coach, calls Chauncey Billups’ arrest ‘a tough moment, but I’ve got to do my job.’

Commissioner Adam Silver made the comments a day after Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Heat star Terry Rozier and others were charged in a gambling fraud case.

Lawsuits filed by gamblers irate over the NBA betting scandal could cost the league billions in legal expenses and reputational damage, gaming law experts contend.

Congress is seeking a briefing on NBA gambling scandal involving Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former player Damon Jones.

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.

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

Professional basketball was stunned this week as one popular NBA Hall of Famer and head coach, a current player and a former player were arrested by federal authorities on illegal gambling charges.

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.