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Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) drives to the basket with Sacramento Kings guard Dennis Schröder, left, defending during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

NBA players set record with 16 40-point games in first week of season

If it seems like there’s never been this many high-scoring performances in the first few days of a season, that’s because this indeed is unprecedented.

Former NBA Basketball Legend John Salley to Host “THE BEST DARN SPORTS SHOW!” Exclusively on OAN

OAN”is pleased to announce that basketball legend John Salley will host a new series branded THE BEST DARN SPORTS SHOW! with John Salley.

Homeland Security Investigations New York Special Agent in Charge Ricky J. Patel speaks at a news conference announcing numerous arrests in illegal sports betting and poker game schemes at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

Sports betting is a booming business. The FBI’s NBA probe is putting it in the spotlight

The stunning indictment that led to the arrest of more than 30 people on charges of illegal sports betting has drawn new scrutiny of the booming business of professional sports gambling across the U.S.

FBI assistant director Christopher Raia speaks at a press conference announcing the arrests of Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting and illegal gambling, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)

The NBA hoped to begin its season on a strong note. Now it faces a gambling scandal

The NBA has strict rules against betting on its games, and the consequences are clear. Portland coach Chauncey Billups and Miami guard Terry Rozier are out of the league indefinitely.

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) looks on during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Washington Wizards, Sunday, March 31, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Here’s how indictment says Terry Rozier shared information that paid off for bettors

The indictment reveals how the widely popular bets can be exploited with inside information from locker rooms.

MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 10: Terry Rozier #2 of the Miami Heat in action against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Kaseya Center on February 10, 2025 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)

Miami Heat player Terry Rozier and Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups arrested in major FBI gambling probe

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups were among more than thirty individuals arrested as part of a sweeping FBI investigation into illegal sports betting and rigged underground poker games allegedly connected to major organized-crime families.