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1st defendant sentenced in NBA gambling scheme gets 2 years in prison

Wednesday, January 21 by ABC News

(BROOKLYN) -- A federal judge in Brooklyn handed down a two-year prison sentence Wednesday to a gambler who prosecutors say defrauded sports betting platforms by using non-public information to place highly profitable wagers tied to the performance of NBA players allegedly in on the... Read More.

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty to alleged NBA gambling scheme

Monday, November 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Portland Trail Blazers head coach and National Basketball Association hall of famer Chauncey Billups pleaded not guilty on Monday in Brooklyn federal court to charges he conspired to lure unsuspecting poker players to games allegedly rigged by the Mafia."We enter a... Read More.

NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s home burglarized during game: Police

Friday, October 31 by ABC News

(NICHOLS HILLS, Okla.) -- NBA superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's home was broken into Thursday night in the upscale Oklahoma City suburb of Nichols Hills, police and sources confirmed to ABC News.Officials received the call of a burglary on Thursday at approximately 7:45 p.m., while Gilgeous-Alexander,... Read More.

NBA memo says league education needed about ‘dire risks’ of gambling

Monday, October 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Following last week’s arrests of Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, the National Basketball Association on Monday said it's undertaking a review of how the league can protect itself from sports betting and whether it's... Read More.

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas faces federal charges in connection with illegal gambling ring: DOJ

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas is charged with allegedly running an illegal gambling business out of a California mansion, where "high-stakes poker games" were played, the Department of Justice announced Wednesday.He and five others were arrested on Wednesday in connection with... Read More.

Oklahoma City Thunder players, fans celebrate NBA title with parade

Friday, July 4 by ABC News

(OKLAHOMA) -- Oklahoma City turned out Tuesday to celebrate the hometown Thunder's first NBA title.The celebration began inside the Paycom Center, where Thunder players and fans gathered for the Champions Opening Ceremony.In addition to the players, the star of the opening ceremony was the... Read More.

Oklahoma City Thunder players, fans celebrate NBA title with parade

Tuesday, June 24 by ABC News

(OKLAHOMA) -- Oklahoma City turned out Tuesday to celebrate the hometown Thunder's first NBA title.The celebration began inside the Paycom Center, where Thunder players and fans gathered for the Champions Opening Ceremony.In addition to the players, the star of the opening ceremony was the... Read More.

7 shot at Oklahoma City bar as fans gathered to watch NBA playoff game

Tuesday, May 6 by ABC News

(OKLAHOMA CITY) -- Seven people were shot at an Oklahoma City bar where fans were gathered to watch the Thunder-Nuggets NBA playoff game on Monday night, police said.The shooting erupted around 10:39 p.m. during an altercation at The Collective, a popular restaurant and bar... Read More.

Stories tagged with: nba

1st defendant sentenced in NBA gambling scheme gets 2 years in prison

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pleads not guilty to alleged NBA gambling scheme

NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s home burglarized during game: Police

NBA memo says league education needed about ‘dire risks’ of gambling

Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas faces federal charges in connection with illegal gambling ring: DOJ

Oklahoma City Thunder players, fans celebrate NBA title with parade

Oklahoma City Thunder players, fans celebrate NBA title with parade

7 shot at Oklahoma City bar as fans gathered to watch NBA playoff game

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