The high-profile arrest of NBA insiders this week has highlighted the potential risks posed by the close relationship the four major North American men's sports leagues have cultivated with legalized betting in the United States.

Commissioner Adam Silver made the comments a day after Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Heat star Terry Rozier and others were charged in a gambling fraud case.

Israeli basketball talent shone on NBA opening night as Deni Avdija led Portland and Ben Saraf debuted as Brooklyn’s youngest starter, marking a historic moment for Israeli hoops. Israeli basketball fans woke up to an emotional and action-packed NBA opening night – one that showcased both the promise of a new generation and the growing stature of Israelis in the world’s best league.

Portland Trail Blazers head coach and NBA Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups was arrested Thursday morning as part of a sprawling federal investigation into illegal gambling operations that allegedly involved members of organized crime and several current and former NBA players.

Congress is seeking a briefing on NBA gambling scandal involving Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former player Damon Jones.

On top of that, Curry now holds the record for the most games in NBA history with at least 35 points with under five free-throw attempts, per Polymarket Hoops. The former back-to-back MVP went 4-of-4 from the charity stripe against Portland.

Prime Video debuted its NBA coverage on Friday night, one day after the league was rocked by a federal gambling indictment of Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver said Friday he was "deeply disturbed" after Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups were among those arrested in a far-ranging