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Damon Jones to Plead Guilty in NBA Gambling Scandal Linked to LeBron James

By AFP News April 17, 2026 • 08:51 AM View: 696

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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