Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups has been charged in an alleged illegal poker scheme tied to organized crime, sources told the Post.

The 49-year-old former NBA champion with the Detroit Pistons was arrested in Oregon Thursday morning, the night after coaching his team in their season opener.

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier was charged as well, in a separate but related illegal gambling case, ABC reported.

Chauncey Billups has been charged in an alleged illegal poker scheme tied to organized crime, sources say. IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Billups, an NBA Hall of Famer, has been charged with partaking in an alleged illegal poker ring tied to the Bonano, Genovese and Columbo crime families, sources told the Post.

A total of 31 people across the country are charged

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