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In 1997, Billups and fellow former NBA player Ron Mercer were accused of sexually assaulting a woman at the home of then-Celtics teammate Antoine Walker. Though no criminal charges were filed, a medical examination showed injuries to the alleged victim's throat, cervix and rectum consistent with testimony.
Clippers coach Tyronn Lue reportedly tied to the same Mafia-backed rigged poker scandal as Chauncey Billups in Las Vegas.
Tiago Splitter is serving as head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers with Chauncey Billups on leave amid the NBA's gambling scandal.
Federal authorities alleged the former NBA stars were used by New York City mob families "to attract" wealthy players to rigged poker games
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Chauncey Billups appears to be unnamed conspirator alleged to have leaked plan to lose NBA game
Miami Heat player Terry Rozier is accused in the same indictment of participating in a scheme that exploited confidential information to make bets on games.
The new rule allowing NCAA athletes to bet on pro sports and the latest NBA scandal are bad-but-not-surprising news.
Jaylen Brown laments the lack of conversations about protecting NBA players over betting issues.