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.

An indictment says gambling money flowed after NBA player Terry Rozier told a pal that he would be exiting early from a game with the Charlotte Hornets in 2023.

Terry Rozier was released on bond after he put up his Florida residence – valued at $6 million – as collateral. His next court appearance is set for Dec. 8 in Brooklyn Federal Court.