Although he was not indicted in the illegal sports betting case that resulted in the arrest of Heat guard Terry Rozier, it’s clear that a person matching the description of Chauncey Billups is accused of providing insider information about the Trail Blazers planning to go into tank mode ahead of a game on March 24, 2023, notes Chris Mannix of SI.com. Billups was arrested on … [Read more...] about Latest On Arrests Of Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier
Lakers Notes: Doncic, James, Vincent, Opener
Following the Lakers‘ season opener against the Warriors on Tuesday, star guard Luka Doncic required treatment in the training room on the inside of his right leg, writes ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. However, Doncic, who played a team-high 41 minutes in the first game of the season, downplayed the issue. “It’s probably nothing,” Doncic said. “Just felt it a little bit because my hip … [Read more...] about Lakers Notes: Doncic, James, Vincent, Opener
Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups Placed On Leave By NBA
Heat guard Terry Rozier and Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been placed on immediate leave from their respective teams, the NBA announced today in a press release (Twitter link). “We are in the process of reviewing the federal indictments announced today,” the league said in a statement. “Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups are being placed on immediate leave from … [Read more...] about Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups Placed On Leave By NBA
Southeast Notes: Porzingis, Herro, Magic, Bridges
Speaking to Fred Katz of The Athletic, Hawks big man Kristaps Porzingis revealed that the mysterious illness that affected him late in the 2024/25 season and in the playoffs was eventually diagnosed as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome. The condition, known as POTS, causes a person’s heart to beat faster than normal when he sits or stands up and can result in extreme … [Read more...] about Southeast Notes: Porzingis, Herro, Magic, Bridges
Lakers Cut Four Players Ahead Of Regular Season
The Lakers have placed Augustas Marciulionis, RJ Davis, Jeenathan Williams, and Anton Watson on waivers, the team announced today in a press release. All four were in camp with the team on non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts. A two-time WCC Player of the Year, Marciulionis averaged 14.2 points, 5.9 assists, and 3.1 rebounds per game in 35 outings last season for Saint Mary’s … [Read more...] about Lakers Cut Four Players Ahead Of Regular Season