2025年10月23日，美國聯邦調查局（FBI）在全美多個州同步展開大規模的收網行動，震撼整個體壇。這起行動針對的是長期潛伏在職業籃球圈內的非法賭博與比賽操縱網絡，共逮捕35名涉案人士，其中最受矚目的包括波特蘭拓荒者隊主教練昌西·比盧普斯（Chauncey Billups）與邁阿密熱火隊後衛特里·羅齊爾（Terry Rozier）。案件規模龐大，牽涉資金達數千萬美元，並與紐約四大黑幫家族有直接資金往來，被FBI形容為「美國體育史上最嚴重的職業聯盟賭博醜聞」。

根據FBI公開的調查文件，比盧普斯被控參與非法高額撲克賭局，並使用高科技作弊設備，例如可透視賭桌的鏡面眼鏡及被改裝的自動發牌機，非法獲利超過5萬美元。更為嚴重的是，他涉嫌向賭博集團洩露拓荒者隊的內部「擺爛策略」與球員出場安排，使賭徒能提前掌握比賽動向進行投注。這些行為不僅違反聯盟規定，更涉嫌違反《聯邦體育誠信法》，最高刑期可達20年。

羅齊爾的指控則與比賽直接操縱有關。他被懷疑故意在部分比賽中控制得分與出場時間，藉此協助賭徒在特定「讓分盤」或「球員得分投注」項目中獲利。FBI指出，在過去一個賽季中，羅齊爾透過提前退場、刻意失誤等方式，讓至少三場比賽的投注結果被「精準命中」，涉案金額超過20萬美元。

此外，前洛杉磯湖人隊助教達蒙·瓊斯（Damon Jones）亦被捕，他被控洩露勒布朗·詹姆斯（LeBron James）傷勢與休戰消息，使外部賭徒得以提前下注。FBI雖確認詹姆斯本人被列為「調查對象」，但目前尚未發現他有任何直接參與犯罪的證據。

這起案件的規模遠超出一般體壇醜聞。FBI透露，整個非法賭博網絡背後的金流，牽涉到紐約黑幫四大家族（甘比諾家族、吉諾維斯家族、盧切斯家族、博南諾家族）。這些組織長年利用線上博彩與「地下信用賭場」洗錢，透過職業運動圈內人士進行情報滲透。調查行動耗時近五年，涵蓋11個州，動用超過200名探員與金融監管人員。

事件爆發後，NBA聯盟迅速做出反應，立即宣布暫時停職比盧普斯與羅齊爾，並發表官方聲明表示「將全力配合FBI調查」。同時，聯盟承諾強化監管制度，包括升級比賽投注監控系統、限制球員與教練接觸博彩公司、並加強內部審查與教育制度。NBA總裁亞當·蕭華（Adam Silver）在記者會上強調，聯盟對操縱比賽「零容忍」，並稱這是「對籃球誠信最嚴峻的挑戰之一」。

對中國球迷而言，這起事件也引發連鎖效應。由於拓荒者主教練比盧普斯遭停職，中國年輕球員楊瀚森的NBA生涯受到波及。球隊在短時間內任命代理教練，但外界普遍認為此事件可能動搖拓荒者的重建計畫與球員培養方向。

事件同時在社會上引發激烈爭論。許多輿論重新審視美國自2018年全面開放體育博彩合法化的政策。批評者指出，雖然合法化原意在於「監管透明化」，但實際上卻模糊合法與非法賭博的界線，反而助長「合法腐敗」。特別是所謂「微投注」（Micro-betting）市場的興起——例如投注球員得分、助攻、出場時間等細節——被質疑為球員操縱比賽提供了更多可乘之機。

目前，FBI仍在追查背後的資金流向與是否有更多球員涉案。此案被媒體稱為「NBA史上最黑暗的一天」，也讓整個美國職業體育界再次面臨信任危機，揭示了當博彩利益滲入競技體育時，誠信與金錢之間的脆弱平衡。

On October 23, 2025, the FBI launched a sweeping nationwide operation targeting a massive illegal gambling and game-fixing network that had infiltrated professional basketball. The investigation resulted in the arrest of 35 suspects across multiple states, including two major NBA figures — Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier. The case, which reportedly involves the four major New York Mafia families, is estimated to have handled tens of millions of dollars and has been described by authorities as “the most serious integrity scandal in NBA history.”

According to FBI documents, Billups was charged with participating in illegal high-stakes poker games, where he allegedly used high-tech cheating devices — such as mirrored glasses and tampered automatic shufflers — to defraud opponents of over $50,000. More gravely, he is accused of leaking internal team information about the Trail Blazers’ “tanking” plans and player rotations to gambling syndicates, allowing them to make strategic bets ahead of time. These actions not only violated NBA regulations but also breached the Federal Sports Integrity Act, carrying a potential prison sentence of up to 20 years.

Rozier, meanwhile, faces accusations of deliberately manipulating in-game performance metrics, such as personal scoring and playtime, to benefit certain bettors. FBI investigators claim that in at least three games last season, Rozier intentionally exited early or made unforced errors, helping gamblers win “prop bets” and spread wagers worth over $200,000.

Former Lakers assistant coach Damon Jones was also arrested for allegedly leaking confidential injury and rest information about LeBron James to betting intermediaries. Although James himself was named a “person of interest,” the FBI stated there is currently no evidence linking him directly to the gambling ring.

The FBI revealed that the operation’s financial network traces back to the Gambino, Genovese, Lucchese, and Bonanno families — the infamous New York Mafia clans. For nearly five years, these groups allegedly used online betting platforms and “credit-based underground casinos” to launder money through insiders within professional sports. The investigation spanned 11 states and involved over 200 federal agents and financial analysts.

In response, the NBA immediately suspended Billups and Rozier, issuing a public statement pledging full cooperation with federal authorities. Commissioner Adam Silver called the scandal “one of the most severe challenges to basketball integrity in history,” and announced a series of reforms — including upgrading the league’s betting monitoring systems, limiting team personnel’s contact with gambling entities, and tightening internal compliance programs.

The incident also had international repercussions. Chinese player Yang Hansen, who plays under Billups in Portland, now faces career uncertainty after the sudden coaching suspension. The Trail Blazers quickly appointed an interim coach, but insiders suggest the team’s rebuilding plan could be significantly disrupted.

Public reaction has been fierce. Critics of the U.S. sports betting legalization movement argue that the policy — originally intended to make wagering transparent and regulated — has instead blurred the line between legal and illegal gambling, creating what some call “legalized corruption.” The rise of micro-betting, which allows wagers on individual player stats like points or minutes, is being blamed for encouraging subtle forms of game manipulation.

The FBI has not ruled out further arrests as it continues tracing the syndicate’s financial trails. U.S. media have dubbed the scandal “the darkest day in NBA history,” warning that the case exposes how easily the pursuit of gambling profits can undermine the integrity of professional sports.