Damon Jones, a former NBA player and assistant coach, pleaded guilty on Tuesday in a Brooklyn federal court to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, becoming the first to do so in a significant gambling investigation that has seen over 30 arrests. The 49-year-old admitted to using insider information about injuries to NBA stars like LeBron James and Anthony Davis to defraud sports betting companies. His actions, which took place from December 2022 to March 2024, violated both the NBA's code of conduct and the terms of service of sports betting websites. Jones faces a potential prison sentence of 21 to 27 months and has agreed to forfeit $35,000. His sentencing is scheduled for January 6, 2027. In addition to the gambling conspiracy, Jones was charged in a separate case involving rigged poker games, where he allegedly helped lure gamblers into cheating schemes. He was arrested alongside notable figures including former Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups.