NBA star turned coach Damon Jones was arrested by the FBI in connection to an illegal betting ring that allegedly

The NBA G League is about to turn a quarter-century old with the beginning of the NBA G League Tip-Off Tournament on Nov. 7.

The schedule opens with a matinee matchup in San Antonio between the fast-starting Spurs and the wayward Brooklyn Nets. Even as sizable favorites, the absence of De'Aaron Fox for the Spurs means there's more value to be found in San Antonio's young backcourt.

The arrests of Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier in the federal investigation into sports betting and illegal gambling called into question how the NBA is working to protect its players from the dark side of the wagering world. And according to Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown, the league has not done enough in that regard.

NBA coach Chauncey Billups and player Terry Rozier were arrested in a massive illegal gambling scheme involving organized crime families and rigged poker games, the FBI said Thursday.

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown, who serves as vice president of the National Basketball Players Association, said he wants to see more support from the league in protecting players with the rise of sports betting.

There is a level of confusion right now in the league office because the NBA feels it is doing enough diligence, education and security to prevent these embarrassing missteps that add more scrutiny into its association with the betting world.

Amazon marked a major milestone with its growing sports portfolio on Friday, broadcasting its first-ever live-streamed NBA game.