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Damon Jones and LeBron James have reportedly been friends since their time playing for the Cavaliers together in the mid-2000s.
Former Cavaliers player and assistant coach Damon Jones allegedly received $2,500 for insider information that backfired during a 2024 Lakers game involving close friend LeBron James.
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Damon Jones allegedly helped a bettor by telling him that LeBron James was sitting out a game: "Get a big bet on Milwaukee tonight"
At that time, Jones was a volunteer member of the Lakers' coaching staff at the behest of former head coach Darvin Ham. Before that particular game, Jones reportedly texted one of his co-conspirators to place a bet on the Bucks because LeBron James would not be playing that night, although he was available.
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Former Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Damon Jones arrested in FBI sports-gambling probe
Former NBA player and ex-Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Damon Jones has been arrested as part of an FBI sports-gambling probe. According to ABC News, Jones was arrested on charges that he gave inside information to co-defendants, who then used it to place NBA wagers.