US EditionNBA Commissioner Adam Silver ‘deeply disturbed’ by gambling arrests of Billups and Rozier
Federal indictments accuse NBA figures of illegal gambling, including over $200,000 bet on insider information, raising concerns about the integrity of league competition.
- NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said he was 'deeply disturbed' by the gambling arrests of Terrance Rozier and Chauncey Billups.
- Federal officials allege Rozier conspired with associates to win bets based on his statistical performance.
- Billups faces charges for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering related to rigged poker games.
- Silver apologized to fans about the situation, emphasizing the importance of competition integrity.
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The arrests of basketball coach Chauncey Billups and professional Terry Rozier have shocked the NBA. Now the league boss himself is making a public statement for the first time – and also tells of investigations against the player two years ago.
The head of the North American basketball league NBA, Adam Silver, has reacted dismayedly to the investigation against a player and a coach in connection with illegal sports betting and gambling. There is nothing more important for the league and its fans than the integrity of the competition, Silver explained during a television broadcast.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has spoken publicly for the first time about the unexpected arrests of Portland coach Chauncey Billups and Miami player Terry Rozier.
The arrests of Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier have shaken the NBA. Now the league boss himself is making public for the first time - and tells of an investigation against a basketball player.
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