Ex-NBA player Damon Jones to plead guilty in US gambling case

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Apr 16, 2026
Apr 16, 2026

Damon Jones had a modest playing career across 11 different teams — Damon Jones had a modest playing career across 11 different teams
ANGELA WEISS

Damon Jones had a modest playing career across 11 different teams
ANGELA WEISS

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is expected to plead guilty to sports gambling charges, a court filing showed Thursday, in a betting scandal that engulfed elite US basketball.

Jones, 49, was charged over his alleged role in a scheme that prosecutors say provided inside information on injuries and game absences to bettors between December 2022 and March 2024.

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