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NEW YORK (AP) — The head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and a player for the Miami Heat were arrested Thursday along with more than 30 other people in two criminal cases alleging sprawling schemes to rake in millions by rigging sports bets and poker games involving Mafia families, authorities said.

Department of Justice officials announce a major investigation today regarding illegal sports gambling involving an NBA coach and player. During his remarks, U.S. attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. references the Toronto Rangers,

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Cooper Flagg, a native of Maine, is set to make his official NBA debut Wednesday night when the Dallas Mavericks host San Antonio. The game is scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. Eastern time. Among those traveling to support Flagg is his longtime trainer, Matt Mackenzie, who plans to conduct a quick pre-opener workout with him.

NEW YORK — Federal prosecutors on Thursday arrested more than 30 people, including Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, as part of a multiyear investigation into illegal betting activities.

FBI Director Kash Patel announced 31 arrests, including NBA coach Chauncey Billups and guard Terry Rozier, in a major gambling probe.

The NBA placed Rozier on immediate leave from the Heat on Thursday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Rozier was arrested Thursday morning as part of an FBI sports betting gambling probe, and the NBA is acting quickly while this investigation gets underway.