At that time, Jones was a volunteer member of the Lakers' coaching staff at the behest of former head coach Darvin Ham. Before that particular game, Jones reportedly texted one of his co-conspirators to place a bet on the Bucks because LeBron James would not be playing that night, although he was available.

Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones were taken into custody Thursday in connection with alleged illegal gambling operations dating back to 2019.

Jones was arrested on Thursday on two indictments alleging his involvement in illegal sports gambling and poker games.

Former NBA guard and assistant coach Damon Jones was arrested Thursday by the FBI as part of a wide-ranging investigation into illegal sports betting and rigged card games, which also involves Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier .

"He’s a really funny dude. He’s a great storyteller. But he was never a part of the staff," a team source said of Jones.

In addition to Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, former NBA player and coach Damon Jones was arrested.

Richard Jefferson clarifies Damon Jones’ connection to LeBron James amid reports tied to the NBA gambling investigation.

Damon Jones and LeBron James have reportedly been friends since their time playing for the Cavaliers together in the mid-2000s.

Marves Fairley, a Mississippi man, was indicted with NBA stars Damon Jones and Terry Rozier. FBI says 6 men gamed betting system, laundered winnings

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant Damon Jones were arrested Thursday in connection with a federal investigation into illegal sports betting and rigged poker games back by Mafia.

Federal authorities alleged the former NBA stars were used by New York City mob families "to attract" wealthy players to rigged poker games