Lebron James recently sat out the 2025-26 NBA Season Opener . But that’s not the only reason he is in the news now. The Los Angeles Lakers icon has been dragged into what is now shaping into one of the biggest NBA scandals ever–involving two gambling-related operations.

As explosive details surrounding an alleged Mafia betting operation emerge, over 30 people have already been arrested. With the FBI leading the charge in the illegal gambling crackdown, prominent NBA players have also been implicated in the case.

Those accused of being involved in at least one of the schemes include Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and former NBA player Damon Jones. They’ve all since been arrested. As a result, the NBA has put Billups and Rozier on immediate

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