India, Oct. 23 -- Chauncey Billups, NBA Hall of Famer and head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, and Terry Rozier, guard for the Miami Heat, are reportedly among more than 30 individuals charged Thursday in connection with two federal gambling investigations linked to organized crime and professional basketball.

Authorities said one scheme involved insider sports betting, while the other rigged poker games nationwide. Both operations spanned several years and generated tens of millions of dollars in illegal profits, reported Reuters.

At a press briefing in Brooklyn, FBI director Kash Patel said the cases include allegations of wire fraud, money laundering, extortion, and unlawful gambling. The investigations highlight the reach of cr...