An NBA Hall of Famer, a current star and former player are among dozens arrested in an FBI crackdown on illegal gambling that includes alleged members of organized crime families.

The federal government says the cases reveal ties to game-fixing and rigged poker games between the NBA and four New York crime families.

In a statement, the NBA announced it is placing Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups on "immediate leave from their teams" amid the federal indictments announced on Thursday.

Rozier was on Miami's active roster for the opener but did not play. Billups coached the Trail Blazers on Wednesday night.

For Terry Rozier, this might have been a long time coming. Early this morning, the veteran guard was arrested by the FBI in connection with a federal investigat

Terry Rozier is accused of turning professional basketball "into a criminal betting operation," even leaving an NBA game after nine minutes with a "purported injury." Now, fans are mocking the Miami Heat player on social media by sharing a video showing his less-than-stellar play on the basketball

Some of the biggest questions emerging from the federal indictment of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier relates to the NBA.