NBA stars Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones are among those arrested in two illegal gambling cases, according to the FBI
Jones, a former NBA player, is one of three overlapping defendants across both cases, prosecutors say
One case alleges six defendants, including Rozier, used insider information and in some cases players altered their performances to manipulate bets
The second alleges 31 defendants, including Billups, participated in a scheme carrying out rigged illegal poker games with the involvement of organised crime families
The NBA says Billups and Rozier are being placed on immediate leave - Rozier's lawyer says the player looks forward to winning this fight
FBI Director Kash Patel says the "mind-boggling" fraud involved tens of millions of dollars across many years
Officials outlined the charges in detail at a news conference earlier - read a summary here
FBI Director Kash Patel describes alleged “wide-sweeping criminal enterprise”
Prosecutors in New York and Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel are expected to hold a news conference at 10:00 EST (15:00 BST) to announce the arrests in the cases and provide additional details.
We'll bring you the latest updates on this as we get them.
Federal investigators had been probing unusual betting activity related to a March 2023 game Rozier played for the Charlotte Hornets, according to CBS.
Officials were investigating whether Rozier manipulated his performance in the game for an illegal sports gambling scheme, according to The Athletic, external.
During the game, Rozier played roughly nine minutes and scored five points against the New Orleans Pelicans because of a sore right foot.
Before that game, he averaged 35 minutes of playing time and about 21 points per game.
Image source, USA Today SportsCharlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier playing in January 2023
A National Basketball Association player and coach are two of several people across the country who have been charged with illegal sports betting, according to the BBC's US partner CBS News.
Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat player Terry Rozier were arrested after Wednesday's games, CBS says.
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