Federal prosecutors and the FBI announced charges Thursday against dozens of people — including NBA coach Chauncey Billups and player Terry Rozier — in two investigations involving an alleged sports betting ring and organized crime network.br Billups, arrested in Portland, and Rozier, arrested in Orlando, have been placed on leave as the NBA cooperates with authorities. One case centers on players accused of sharing insider information and faking injuries for profit; the other involves illegal poker games linked to organized crime. Former NBA player Damon Jones was charged in both cases.br FBI Director Kash Patel said the arrests spanned 11 states and include charges like wire fraud, money laundering, and illegal gambling. Prosecutors allege the poker games used rigged card machines to cheat players out of over $7 million.br In the betting case, Rozier and others allegedly used private team info to place high-value bets between 2022 and 2024. In one 2023 game, Rozier reportedly planned to leave early with a fake injury, helping the group win large sums. Jones allegedly sold insider injury details about a top player, believed to be LeBron James.br Billups is accused of helping defraud victims of over $50,000 but was released after a brief court appearance. Both schemes allegedly involved laundering profits through shell companies and cryptocurrency.br Attorneys for Billups and Rozier denied the allegations, calling them false and publicity-driven. Officials said the investigation is ongoing but does not involve college basketball.