Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups faces charges of wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering linked to a Mafia-backed poker rigging operation, as well as a separate insider sports betting scheme involving Blazers games. Billups, scheduled for a court appearance on November 24, has surrendered his passport and must adhere to strict bail conditions, while assistant Tiago Splitter will serve as interim head coach during the investigation.
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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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