Mere hours after coaching the Portland Trail Blazers to a 118-114 loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Chauncey Billups was arrested and charged with wire-fraud conspiracy and money-laundering conspiracy. The probe has alleged that Billups was involved in an illegal gambling ring with members and associates of the La Cosa Nostra organized crime families.’

Now, former Trail Blazer Anfernee Simons has expressed his shock at the arrest.

“It hit me pretty tough for sure. Just in shock. And obviously I’ve got a great relationship with Chauncey. Even after the trade, he’s checking in on me and I’m checking in on him,” he said, per The Athletic’s Jay King.

Billups arrived in Portland back in June 2021 and immediately helped Simons become a high-scoring guard. Article Continues B

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