NBA Stars Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier Arrested in Mafia-Tied Gambling and Sports Rigging Probe

Major Takedown of Illegal Gambling Ring

• 🎯 The FBI orchestrated a nationwide takedown across 11 states, arresting over 30 individuals involved in an illegal gambling and sports rigging operation.
• 🔗 This operation spanned years and was backed by several Mafia crime families, including the Bonanno, Gambino, Genovese, and Lucchese families.

NBA Players Implicated

• 🏀 Among those arrested are former and current NBA players and coaches, including Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier.
• 🔍 The investigation uncovered fraud committed on the NBA's "grand stage."

Terry Rozier's Alleged Role

• 💰 On March 23rd, 2023, Terry Rozier, then playing for the Charlotte Hornets, allegedly tipped off associates about his plan to leave a game early due to an injury.
• 📈 Associates then placed over $200,000 in wagers on his under-statistics, profiting tens of thousands of dollars when Rozier exited the game after just nine minutes.