Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups faces charges of wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering related to a Mafia-backed poker rigging scheme, as well as a separate insider betting scheme tied to Blazers games. Billups, arrested in Oregon, is scheduled for a court appearance on November 24, with bail conditions that restrict his travel and prohibit gambling activities, while his attorney denies the allegations against him.
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Obi Toppin will miss at least a month due to a right hamstring strain, while Bennedict Mathurin is considered "week-to-week" with a right big toe sprain, adding to the Indiana Pacers' injury woes. With these setbacks, the team now has a total of eight players listed on the injury report ahead of their game against the Mavericks. Want More Context? 🔎
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Former Duke and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kyle Singler, 37, has been charged with misdemeanor assault in Haskell County, Oklahoma, following an incident where his girlfriend reported that he grabbed her head and pushed her to the ground. The charges highlight serious allegations against the former professional athlete, prompting legal proceedings. Want More Context? 🔎
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Brandon Miller will miss his second consecutive game due to a shoulder subluxation, sustained during the second quarter of the Hornets' recent loss to the Sixers. He is scheduled for re-evaluation on October 29 after the team returns from their road trip. Want More Context? 🔎
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