Congress is demanding a briefing from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver after the FBI busted an alleged massive, nationwide organized crime-linked gambling scandal involving star athletes and at least one coach.

The Golden State Warriors were caught by surprise. The Portland Trail Blazers clinically vanquished them at the Moda Center. As an older roster, the repercussions of a back-to-back might have weighed the Warriors down.

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

Prime Video debuted its NBA coverage on Friday night, one day after the league was rocked by a federal gambling indictment of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups.

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.

It was announced after Friday’s 35-point outing that Curry has set an NBA record. “Steph Curry is the oldest point guard in NBA history with consecutive 35-point games,” posted Polymarket Hoops on X. Steph Curry is the oldest point guard in NBA history with consecutive 35-point games. pic.twitter.com/Z91JesCOAf

Portland Trail Blazers head coach and NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups was arrested Thursday morning as part of a sprawling federal investigation into illegal gambling operations that allegedly involved members of organized crime and several current and former NBA players.

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.

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.