Greg Cote’s Poll Dance: How big a deal is FBI’s NBA gambling arrests? Vote now
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The FBI’s investigation into illegal sports gambling has resulted in the NBA-related arrests of Portland Trail Blazer head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier ... so far. Both have been put on in definite leave of absence from the sport. (It should be noted Rozier’s alleged involvement occurred when he played for Charlotte, not Miami.)
The probe is targeting massive mafia-linked sports rigging and gambling that includes basketball and poker. The NBA is taking it seriously and has pledged full cooperation.
It is serious because it calls into question the integrity and trust-worthiness of the NBA and, by extension, sports in general. It also is serious for what it portends, and for further arrests yet to come.
We may not know for awhile how much bigger this story may get, but, for now:
How big a deal is the FBI’s NBA arrests in an illegal gambling investigation?
Vote as many times as you like or until your fingers ache.
GREG COTE’S POLL DANCE: How big a deal is the FBI’s NBA arrests in an illegal gambling probe?
Previous Poll Dance verdict: Inter Miami, Messi must win MLS Cup for season to be success: We asked, “Must Inter Miami and Messi win MLS Cup for season to be a success?” Full transparency: The response to this question was low. Nevertheless, you said: Yes 79%, and No 21%.
This story was originally published October 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM.
