Chauncey Billups gets travel ban, meeting in New York

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups was arrested on Thursday morning for alleged involvement in an illegal gambling scandal. Around 7:08 PM EST, he was released from the courthouse in Portland, Oregon.

After his release from prison, Billups’ attorney Chris Haywood revealed what’s next for the Hall of Fame point guard turned head coach. Haywood claims Billups, who is 49, is under duress give up your passport The US government, according to Oregon Live’s Maxine Bernstein. In addition, he was given a travel restriction and an official court date located in Brooklyn, New York.

“Attorney Chris Haywood spoke on behalf of Billups and arranged for his release on charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money laundering. Billups answered, ‘Yes,’ when U.S. Magistrate Judge Jolie A. Russo asked if he understood his right to remain silent. Assistant U.S. Attorney Billu Jeffrey said he agreed to certain conditions.

“Haywood surrendered Billups’ passport to the government. Billups is also required to prepare to provide substantial bond with a federal court in the Eastern District of New York. His travel is limited to Oregon and Colorado, and he is scheduled to appear at 10 a.m. on November 24 at the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, New York.”

Video by Chauncey Billups leaving a courthouse in Portland shows him dressed in casual clothes as he and his group leave the courtroom in silence, according to the Athletic. Some members of the media tried to ask questions when they saw him. However, the 2004 NBA champion didn’t say a word as he left the area.

Chauncey Billups leaves a courtroom in Portland, Oregon 👀

He was arrested early Thursday morning as part of a federal investigation into illegal gambling activities. pic.twitter.com/OGjRNmeHiG

— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) October 23, 2025

Billups was arrested for allegedly participating in underground poker games. FBI reports claim that these illegal poker games were set up with the help of the Italian mafia. Chauncey Billups was one of 30 individuals who were arrested on Thursday. It said Billups was allegedly used to lure victims into playing poker. However, X-ray tables and glasses/contact lenses that can see marked cards were allegedly used to fix poker games.

With the season underway, the NBA placed Billups, along with Terry Rozier and Damon Jones, on leave for their involvement in illegal gambling. The Trail Blazers have promoted assistant Tiago Splitter to the position of interim head coach for the time being.