The NBA world woke up to chaos on Thursday, Oct. 23, as the FBI swooped in on a huge illegal gambling investigation. Over 30 arrests were made, spanning a mafia-influenced poker ring and an underground sports betting operation. The ripple effects are now shaking the league.

Among the NBA teams reportedly impacted were the Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Lakers, Toronto Raptors, and Portland Trail Blazers. Investigators say games involving these squads were allegedly altered as part of the scheme.

Heat guard Terry Rozier is at the center of the betting claims, accused of leaving games voluntarily due to minor injuries to cash prop bets on “under” stats. Trail Blazers HC Chauncey Billups also faces charges tied to mafia-linked poker games that scammed millions.

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