Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.

Former NBA player and coach Damon Jones pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges he tipped off sports bettors about an injured LeBron James and used his own celebrity to lure high rollers to rigged poker games.

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is set to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to more than 30 arrests

Jones is the first of 34 defendants to plead guilty in the sprawling investigation. His sentencing is scheduled for Jan. 6, 2027.

Ryan Smith discusses Damon Jones pleading guilty to gambling charges and what lies ahead for Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups.

Former NBA player Damon Jones becomes first person to plead guilty in gambling sweep, accused of wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering.

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones has become the first person to plead guilty in a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and other basketball figures.

The latest NBA gambling scandal has resulted in its first guilty plea. Via the Associated Press, former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones has pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud.