The illegal gambling case involving Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier has seen over 30 individuals being arrested by the FBI. There have also been multiple reports of mafia’s involvement in a case that dates back to 2019.
Over six years, Billups reportedly won more than $7 million. Billups, Miami Heat guard Rozier and more than 10 others were charged as part of two investigations – illegal sports gambling and poker rigging schemes allegedly supported by the Mafia.
There have been rumors of involvement of many other players and coaches. The most recent name to be dragged into the controversy is LeBron James’ former coach Tyronn Lue. Ty Lue was the associate head coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers when James won the NBA championship vs. Warriors in 2016.
Ty Lue was reportedly in attendance at one of Chauncey Billups’ poker games, per @PabloTorre
“According to multiple sources with direct knowledge of that April 2019 game in Vegas that we’ve been discussing—the same one where Billups was allegedly profiting off of an extremely… pic.twitter.com/9vF6ffZ9NJ
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) October 30, 2025
“According to multiple sources with direct knowledge of that April 2019 game in Vegas that we’ve been discussing—the same one where Billups was allegedly profiting off of an extremely suspicious hand and a rigged shuffling machine—another ‘face card’ in attendance was current Los Angeles Clippers head coach Ty Lue,” Pablo Torre reported.
Torre added that Lue didn’t feature in the same table as Billups, whom he recently called his best friend and also hired him as a Clippers assistant in 2020. Torre further said:
“But here’s the open secret around the NBA: Ty Lue lives in Vegas during the offseason. He also loves poker. He’s often seen at what many insiders consider the nexus of the NBA poker world—the Aria High Limit Bar—often alongside another retired NBA player: Damon Jones.”
Fans React to Ty Lue’s Reported Involvement in Chauncey Billups’ Gambling Scandal
Fans were fast to share their takes on the Clippers head coach’s reported involvement in the scandal.
“Bruh this was common / open knowledge in the LA poker circles… I’m just surprised that this is only coming out now. can’t name names, but so many other players also attended these games too,” one fan said.
“We need a 30 for 30 or Netflix documentary on this night at these tables,” one fan claimed.
“This ain’t a poker ring anymore, it’s sounding like a whole NBA saga, every name that drops makes it crazier,” another fan commented.
“This story will continue to get bigger. Not a good look for the league,” another replied.
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