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.

LA Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue broke his silence about the allegations against his best friend, Chauncey Billups, on Friday.

Federal prosecutors indicted Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups on Thursday, accusing him of participating in illegal gambling schemes. Billups, 49, faces charges of money laundering and wire fraud conspiracy in connection with an alleged rigged poker game from 2019.

Hall of Fame coach Chauncey Billups denies wrongdoing after FBI arrest in alleged gambling ring investigation, vows to fight charges with same tenacity as career.

Both Rozier, a guard with the Miami Heat, and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups have been placed on leave by the NBA, on the same day a sweeping indictment resulted in gambling-related charges against both of them.

Miami Heat player Terry Rozier is accused in the same indictment of participating in a scheme that exploited confidential information to make bets on games.