Portland Trail Blazers fans react to gambling scandal

By Joni Auden Land

Published October 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM EDT

The Portland Trail Blazers head coach was among several NBA figures arrested this week for allegedly participating in illegal gambling schemes.

Joni Auden Land

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