The Portland Trail Blazers have appointed Tiago Splitter as interim head coach while Chauncey Billups takes an indefinite leave following his arrest in a federal gambling investigation. Splitter, who previously led Paris Basketball to a championship and has coaching experience with the Brooklyn Nets and Houston Rockets, was chosen over other candidates, including Nate Bjorkgren.
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Zion Williamson missed the New Orleans Pelicans' game against the Boston Celtics due to a left bone contusion in his foot, despite not being on the injury report initially. In his previous game against the Spurs, he recorded 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists while playing 37 minutes. Want More Context? 🔎
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Marcus Johnson, a top recruit ranked No. 28 in the SC Next 100 for the 2026 class, decommitted from Ohio State, having initially pledged to the team in April 2024. His decision follows Ohio State's recent acquisition of five-star recruit Anthony Thompson, influencing Johnson's choice to reconsider his commitment. Want More Context? 🔎
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An NBA memo to all 30 teams highlighted the "dire risks of gambling" following the arrests of Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups in a federal gambling investigation. It emphasized the need for enhanced monitoring of betting activities, particularly regarding individual player performance bets, and outlined measures to safeguard the integrity of the league and protect players from gambling-related harassment. Want More Context? 🔎
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