Damon Jones pleads not guilty after allegedly giving information about injuries to LeBron James, Anthony Davis
Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones was involved in FBI Investigation into Illegal Gambling including NBA players and coaches. Recently, Jones was charged with providing information on injuries on the Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis gamblers.
On Friday, Jones pleaded guilty pleaded not guilty to providing information and benefiting from illegal poker games in federal court in Brooklyn, according to ESPN.
Jones’ attorney, Kenneth Montgomery, told the judge that they “may be participating in plea negotiations.” Meanwhile, Jones read the indictments and admitted the charges against him. Moreover, he understood his bail conditions.
Jones’ mother and stepfather put up their home in Texas as collateral to secure the $200,000 bond. As a result, Jones will be released on bail pending trial.
Jones is due back in court on Nov. 24 for a preliminary conference along with the other defendants in the case.
Jones played 11 seasons in the NBA (1999-2009) and played for ten different teams. At one point, he was teammates with James on the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Then, in 2014, Jones became the Cavaliers’ shooting consultant. He then became an assistant during their 2016 championship season.
During the 2022-2023 season, Jones served as James’ unofficial assistant coach with the Lakers.
Context involving the allegations against Damon Jones
Basically, Jones is accused of giving sports injuries the status of injured players like James. In turn, they would bet on the opposing team to increase their chances of winning.
It’s Jones entwined next to Trial Blazers head coach Chaunci Billups and Heat guard Terry Rozier. Recently, the NBA he met with the congressional committee considering the matter. However, NBA commissioner Adam Silver he was not present at that meeting.
According to the Ministry of Justice, if convictedJones and the other defendants could spend up to 20 years in prison for conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
2025-11-07 15:44:00
