The arrest of the Trail Blazers' head coach is reportedly related to an illegal poker game with ties to the mafia.

Detroit — Coach J.B. Bickerstaff sympathizes with his long-time friend, Detroit Pistons legend Chauncey Billups.

Former Detroit Pistons legend Chauncey Billups was arrested in Portland, Oregon, on charges connected to an illegal poker ring, federal officals announced Thursday, Oct. 23.

Portland Trail Blazers coach and former Detroit Pistons legend Chauncey Billups was arrested in Oregon on charges connected ...

Billups averaged 17.0 points on 42.4% shooting (40.0% 3-pointers), 6.3 assists and a steal during his first tenure in Detroit ...

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups was charged in a federal investigation into rigged poker games backed by ...

Billups was one of the most popular players among fellow NBA'ers when he played. His convivial and disarming presence made ...

Center Jalen Duren was ejected for a flagrant foul against Houston Rockets wing Amen Thompson, brother of Detroit Pistons ...