NBA star turned coach Damon Jones was arrested by the FBI in connection to an illegal betting ring that allegedly

The NBA G League is about to turn a quarter-century old with the beginning of the NBA G League Tip-Off Tournament on Nov. 7.

NBA coach Chauncey Billups and player Terry Rozier were arrested in a massive illegal gambling scheme involving organized crime families and rigged poker games, the FBI said Thursday.

Sunday’s NBA action is loaded with superstar players, as Luka Doncic, Victor Wembanyama, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Edwards and Jalen Brunson are all in act

The schedule opens with a matinee matchup in San Antonio between the fast-starting Spurs and the wayward Brooklyn Nets. Even as sizable favorites, the absence of De'Aaron Fox for the Spurs means there's more value to be found in San Antonio's young backcourt.

The arrests of Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier in the federal investigation into sports betting and illegal gambling called into question how the NBA is working to protect its players from the dark side of the wagering world. And according to Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown, the league has not done enough in that regard.

Amazon marked a major milestone with its growing sports portfolio on Friday, broadcasting its first-ever live-streamed NBA game.

Splitter, who helped the Spurs win the 2014 NBA championship, takes over for Chauncey Billups who was charged in a sprawling gambling probe.