đš âNBA Gambling Scandal Gets Even Uglier: Giricek Drops Bombshells About Billups & Rozier âThis Didnât Happen Overnight!ââ
NBA Gambling Scandal Still Haunts the Season as New Details Shock the League
The 2025/2026 NBA season has been loaded with highlight plays, breakout stars, and must-watch matchups but none of it has been able to completely overshadow the gambling scandal that exploded right before the season even tipped off. With major names like Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier at the center of the controversy, the scandal continues to dominate conversations across the league.
Recently, former NBA player Gordan Giricek became the latest voice to weigh in. The Croatian guard appeared on Podcast Inkubator, where he didnât hold back on how serious he believes the situation really is and why this scandal isnât something that will disappear anytime soon.
âThis Didnât Happen Overnightâ Giricek Says Evidence Is Strong
According to Giricek, the allegations surrounding both Billups and Rozier were not a sudden surprise. He suggested the situation had been monitored for a long time before any accusations were made public.
âWhat I think is that this didnât happen overnight,â Giricek said. âIt was definitely being watched. If someone accuses you, they likely have evidence almost indisputable.â He continued to explain that Billups may be forced into a difficult position: cooperate and face a lighter punishment, or risk a harsher sentence possibly even jail time.
The former NBA guard didnât shy away from addressing the darker side of the situation, hinting that if organized crime ends up connected to any part of the scandal, cooperating could even put Billupsâ family at risk. âOnce you enter into a deal with them, itâs hard to get out of it,â he warned.
Chauncey Billupsâ Case: âMind Bogglingâ for a Player of His Legacy
Billupsâ situation is the most shocking to fans and players across the league. The former Finals MVP and respected head coach is facing accusations on two fronts:
- Illegal poker games and cheating, and
- Providing insider information that allegedly benefitted bettors regarding his Portland Trail Blazers.
For someone with a rĂ©sumĂ© as decorated as Billups, the idea of being involved in corrupt activity has left many stunned. Despite Billups and his lawyers strongly denying all accusations, Giricek says the courts will ultimately have the final say and it wonât be simple.
Giricek didnât mince words: âIf he did it knowingly, heâs a complete fool. With the career he had and the money he earned, getting involved in something like this is absurd. If he didnât know, maybe he proves it and gets a lighter sentence.â
Either way, the scandal surrounding Billups is now one of the most jaw dropping off court stories the league has seen in years.
Terry Rozier: The FBI Reopens the Case
While Billupsâ name has captured the headlines, Terry Rozierâs situation is equally alarming and just as damaging to the NBAâs reputation. Previously cleared of wrongdoing by the league, Rozier has once again found himself under investigation as the FBI reopened his case.
The Miami Heat guard is being accused of faking injuries to manipulate prop bets, a charge that could not just derail his career but potentially end it. According to Giricek, Rozier may have simply gotten greedy and that greed triggered suspicion.
âThere was probably a tip off,â Giricek said. âMaybe this wasnât his first time. Maybe the inspectors saw something else. When big money is involved, people start connecting the dots.â
Journalists reportedly noticed unusual betting patterns tied to Rozierâs absences and performance. When inspectors see unusually large payouts, they start digging and that digging has now placed Rozier under a harsh spotlight.
A Scandal With No Easy Ending
With both cases now active and heavily scrutinized, the NBA faces a massive challenge. This isnât just a minor rule violation this is inside gambling, one of the most dangerous and reputation damaging offenses any sports league can face.
What happens next is unclear, but the future looks dark for both Billups and Rozier. If the allegations are proven true, the NBA will almost certainly make an example out of them something the league has a long history of doing when it needs to protect its integrity.
In todayâs world, where sports betting is bigger and more accessible than ever, the NBA cannot afford even a hint of corruption. The league is under a global microscope, and this scandal is a direct threat to the trust of fans, players, and partners.
Whether Billups cuts a deal, whether Rozier clears his name, or whether both men face career altering consequences one thing is certain: this scandal isnât fading away anytime soon.