Billups, who was scheduled to appear in court Thursday afternoon, is accused of money laundering and wire fraud conspiracy in the alleged 2019 poker scheme.

Co-Conspirator 8 informed Earnest, prior to the news becoming public, that several of the Blazers’ best players would not be playing. According to the indictment, Earnest gave the inside information to Marves Fairley, another defendant, for the purposes of betting on the game. Fairley promised to pay Earnest at least $5,000 if the bets paid off.

Chauncey Billups, head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, and Miami Heat reserve Terry Rozier were among more than 30 people charged in ”illegal gambling schemes,” according to federal authorities.

FBI Director Kash Patel offers an update after NBA legend Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat's Terry Rozier and dozens of others were arrested in major gambling probe.

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