Chauncey Billups mum as he leaves courthouse following arrest in widespread FBI probe

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Basketball Hall of Famer Chauncey Billups left an Oregon federal courthouse without answering questions Thursday after he was arrested as part of an FBI gambling investigation.

Federal officials announced Billups was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. He’s scheduled to be arraigned at a federal courthouse in New York Nov. 24.

He was released from custody with conditions. He was forced to turn over his passport and was barred from gambling-related activity and having any contact with any of the 30-plus co-defendants who were also charged, including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former player and assistant coach Damon Jones. 

Billlups is not permitted to travel outside of Oregon and Colorado.

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Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups walks to a vehicle after his federal court appearance Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

"The conditions are standard and common in allegations like this," his attorney, Chris Heywood, told The Oregonian. "Folks shouldn’t draw any conclusions from this."

Billups walked out of the courtroom in a brown hooded sweatshirt and gray sweatpants. He was on the sideline for the Trail Blazers’ game Wednesday night.

The NBA placed him on administrative leave.

"We are in the process of reviewing the federal indictments announced today," the league said. "Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups are being placed on immediate leave from their teams, and we will continue to cooperate with the relevant authorities. We take these