"He’s a really funny dude. He’s a great storyteller. But he was never a part of the staff," a team source said of Jones.

Jones spent 11 years in the NBA, with his most memorable coming with the Cleveland Cavaliers. Before arriving in Cleveland, Jones was the definition of a journeyman. He hadn’t played for more than a single season with a franchise. But the 6-foot-3 guard found a home in Cleveland.

Damon Jones and LeBron James have reportedly been friends since their time playing for the Cavaliers together in the mid-2000s.

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James has somehow been mentioned in the ongoing NBA gambling scandal. Miami Heat player Terry Rozier, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Damon Jones were arrested on Thursday in connection with an illegal gambling investigation.

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.

Justice Department officials held a press conference to announce charges against more than 30 individuals in connection with an investigations into alleged gambling schemes. NBC News' Sam Brock has details on the current and former NBA players involved and the details unveiled about the criminal schemes that allegedly took place.

Rozier, 31, is among six people arrested over alleged betting irregularities. They include NBA players accused of faking injuries to influence gambling markets. Billups, a Hall of Fame player turned coach,