Jones is a former basketball player who played 11 seasons in the NBA. The 6-4 combo guard went undrafted out of Houston in 1997 after a four-year career with the Cougars and began his playing career with the International Basketball Association's Black Hills Posse in 1997.

Federal authorities alleged the former NBA stars were used by New York City mob families "to attract" wealthy players to rigged poker games

Richard Jefferson clarifies Damon Jones’ connection to LeBron James amid reports tied to the NBA gambling investigation.

Former University of Houston guard, NBA player, and coach Damon Jones was arrested in Las Vegas on Thursday for his role in a huge illegal gambling scheme that

The FBI arrested multiple people tied to the NBA in a wide-ranging illegal gambling probe. The NBA and other major sports leagues have been deepening ties with the lucrative sports-betting industry. Washington Post sports columnist Kevin Blackistone explains the implications of this scandal on the NBA and sports betting in general.

Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier, Damon Jones among 31 arrested in FBI probe into NBA gambling scheme. Follow Newsweek's live blog.