(NewsNation) — Former NBA player Damon Jones pleaded not guilty to charges he profited from rigged poker games and gave confidential information to individuals to help them cheat at sports betting.

Jones, who played 11 seasons in the NBA, including four with LeBron James, is accused of providing nonpublic information about James and Anthony Davis that led bettors to cash in. Jones earned more than $20 million during his pro basketball career.

His mother and stepfather are putting up their Texas home as collateral for a $200,000 bond that will allow him to remain free pending trial.

Jones’ lawyer, Kenneth Montgomery, told a judge that they “may be engaging in plea negotiations.” He is due back in court for a preliminary conference with other defendants Nov. 24. He was among more than 30

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