Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones departs the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, New York on April 28, 2026. Jones has pleaded guilty to gambling charges, US media reported Tuesday, the first conviction in a betting scandal that engulfed elite basketball. Jones, 49, was charged over his alleged role in a scheme that prosecutors say provided inside information on injuries and game absences to bettors between December 2022 and March 2024. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones (C) departs the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, New York on April 28, 2026. Jones has pleaded guilty to gambling charges, US media reported Tuesday, the first conviction in a betting scandal that engulfed elite basketball. Jones, 49, was charged over his alleged role in a scheme that prosecutors say provided inside information on injuries and game absences to bettors between December 2022 and March 2024. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones (C) departs the federal courthouse in Brooklyn, New York, where he is expected to plead guilty to sports gambling charges on April 28, 2026. Jones has pleaded guilty to gambling charges, US media reported Tuesday, the first conviction in a betting scandal that engulfed elite basketball. Jones, 49, was charged over his alleged role in a scheme that prosecutors say provided inside information on injuries and game absences to bettors between December 2022 and March 2024. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones arrives at Brooklyn federal court, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones arrives at Brooklyn federal court, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones arrives at Brooklyn federal court, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant, left, shoots as Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes defends during the second half in Game 2 of a first-round NBA playoffs basketball series Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) passes the ball past Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) during the second half in Game 4 of a first-round NBA basketball playoff series, Monday, April 27, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)