‘The Mob Is Back!’ Former FBI Agent Marvels at Revelations of Mafia Resurgence in NBA Gambling Scandal

Sarah Rumpf Oct 23rd, 2025, 12:55 pm

Former FBI supervisory special agent James Gagliano marveled at the apparent resurgence of the American Mafia on Fox News, remarking on the allegations against several crime families connected to the NBA gambling scandal.

Gagliano was part of the panel on Thursday morning’s episode of to react to the bombshell story about several notable arrests in the pro basketball world for an alleged illegal gambling scheme.

Among those arrested were Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier , both taken into custody by federal law enforcement Thursday. Rozier was arrested in Orlando the morning after the Heat

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