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Trail Blazers Coach Billups Arrested for Gambling Charges

3/5/2026

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Chauncey Billups, head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, was arrested after the first game of the 2025-26 NBA season on illegal gambling charges.
He pleaded not guilty to money laundering and wire fraud conspiracy.
A status hearing is scheduled today in Brooklyn, New York.
The trial is tentatively set for November 2, as investigations may implicate more defendants.

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Story summary

Chauncey Billups, head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, was arrested after the first game of the 2025-26 NBA season on illegal gambling charges.
He pleaded not guilty to money laundering and wire fraud conspiracy.
A status hearing is scheduled today in Brooklyn, New York.
The trial is tentatively set for November 2, as investigations may implicate more defendants.