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Who is Damon Jones? Explaining LeBron James' connection to ex-NBA player charged in gambling scandal

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups were the biggest NBA names associated with Thursday's federal indictments for illegal gambling schemes, but one of the individuals indicted in both of the separate investigations was former NBA player Damon Jones.

Jones is accused of playing a role in the alleged illegal poker operation that collectively swindled millions from victims using high-tech cheating mechanisms. He is also accused of involvement in a scheme to use inside information to bet on NBA games.

Before his name resurfaced in 2025, Jones had a long NBA career as a journeyman and spent time on the bench as an assistan

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