The sports world erupted Thursday in response to the bombshell report of an NBA player and coach being arrested by the FBI in connection to illegal gambling.

Among those caught up in the web of illegal gambling allegations are Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier.

Damon Jones, who played for the Houston Cougars in the 90s, was among those named in an alleged illegal sports betting scheme using private insider NBA information.

Authorities said the "mind-boggling" fraud involved tens of millions of dollars and included members of organised crime.

As part of their coverage for the upcoming NBA season, Amazon has reportedly made a fascinating hire of one of the most well-known sportswriters.

"Our players are well aware, all players are well aware, of what they're allowed to do, what they're not allowed to do," Steve Kerr said.

Shooting guard from Frisco, Texas, is the son of former Wake Forest star Josh Howard and is ranked No. 12 in Class of 2026.

The head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and a player for the Miami Heat have been arrested along with more than 30 other people in two criminal cases alleging sprawling schemes to rake in millions by rigging sports bets and poker games involving Mafia families.

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