Former NBA’s Damon Jones Pleads Guilty in Gambling Probe — His Court Apology Stuns Fans

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Former NBA’s Damon Jones Pleads Guilty in Gambling Probe — His Court Apology Stuns Fans

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Allegations include rigged poker and leaks

Prosecutors say Jones was tied to alleged rigged poker games and that he and others, including former coach Chauncey Billups, were paid for participation. Authorities also allege he leaked injury status details about LeBron James before a February 2023 game and shared information about Anthony Davis ahead of a January 2024 matchup.

Sentencing looms

Jones is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 6, 2027, and faces a guidelines range of roughly 21 to 27 months in prison.