Former NBA Player Damon Jones Pleads Guilty in Gambling Case
• Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones pleaded guilty to a federal charge of wire fraud conspiracy tied to selling inside information to gamblers.
• Prosecutors said Jones used knowledge from his NBA connections to provide non-public information for betting purposes.
• Authorities cited a 2023 Lakers-Bucks game, where Jones allegedly tipped gamblers that LeBron James would not play before the news became public.
• Jones is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 6 and could face between 21 and 27 months in prison.
