Damon Jones allegedly involved LeBron James, Anthony Davis
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Former NBA journeyman Damon Jones was among the 34 people arrested by the FBI on Thursday morning in connection with its investigation into illegal gambling. Jones is accused of revealing insider information on players' injury status for the purpose of placing a bet on a game where the player's team is involved.
Former Cavaliers player and assistant coach Damon Jones allegedly received $2,500 for insider information that backfired during a 2024 Lakers game involving close friend LeBron James.
Damon Jones is among the defendants in a rigged poker scheme and a federal prosecutor said Chauncey Billups was among those who played in the rigged games.