Chauncey Billups leaves an Oregon courthouse after his arrest

Basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups He left an Oregon federal courthouse without answering questions Thursday after being arrested as part of an FBI gambling investigation.

Federal authorities announced that Billups was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. He is scheduled to appear in federal court in New York on November 24.

He was released from custody on certain conditions. He was forced to turn over his passport and was barred from gambling-related activities and contact with any of the 30-plus co-defendants, including the Miami Heat guard. Terry Rozier and former player and assistant coach Damon Jones. He cannot travel outside of Oregon and Colorado.

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Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups walks to a vehicle after appearing in federal court Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Portland, Oregon. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

“The terms are standard and common in such charges,” said his lawyer Chris Heywood The Oregonian. “People should not draw any conclusions from this.”

Billups was seen leaving the courtroom wearing a brown sweatshirt and gray sweatpants. He went to the Trail Blazers game on Wednesday night.

The NBA placed him on administrative leave.

“We are in the process of reviewing the federal charges announced today,” the league said. “Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups have been placed on immediate leave from their teams and we will continue to cooperate with the relevant authorities. We take these allegations very seriously and the integrity of our sport is our highest priority.”

The Trail Blazers said Thiago Splitter will take over as interim head coach.

“We are aware of the allegations against head coach Chauncey Billups and the Trail Blazers are cooperating fully with the investigation,” the team said. “Billups has been placed on leave immediately, and Tiago Splitter will assume interim head coaching duties. Any further questions should be directed to the NBA.”

Billups and Jones were charged as part of an investigation into a poker game with alleged ties to La Costa Nostra crime families.

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups walks to a vehicle after appearing in federal court Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Portland, Oregon. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

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Billups and Jones Allegedly dubbed “face cards,” the indictment said, “were members of the fraud syndicates and received a portion of the criminal proceeds in exchange for their participation in the scheme.” The scheme cost victims at least $7.15 million as of April 2019, according to the Justice Department.

“Billups and Jones, in particular… used their status as former professional athletes to lure victims to the game,” the DOJ said.

The DOJ added that in April 2019, Billups was one of five defendants who “organized and participated in a rigged poker game” in Las Vegas “using a rigged shuffling machine” and lost the victims at least $50,000. One of the defendants texted another co-conspirator that Billups should lose an arm on purpose to avoid suspicion of fraud.

During that game, one of the defendants said one of the victims “acted like Chauncey wanted his money” because he was “star-struck” by Billups, according to authorities.

In October 2020, Billups was allegedly wired $50,000 after a daring poker game. Before one game, Jones allegedly asked for a $10,000 advance and said he needed the action “badly.” He was awarded $2,500.

In response to being coached on how to cheat, Jones replied, “Lol man you all call Jones because I know what I’m doing!!” According to the DOJ.

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups listens during a news conference Friday, June 27, 2025, in Portland, Oregon. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

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Billups was a three-time All-Star and NBA champion with the Detroit Pistons.

Fox News’ Ryan Morick contributed to this report.

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