Federal authorities have arrested 31 individuals, including Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, as part of a federal investigation into illegal sports betting linked to organized crime.
In the wake of the arrests, retired NBA champion Kevin Love took to Instagram to share a humorous response that quickly drew attention across social media. Love posted a clip featuring Kenny Rogers’ classic song “The Gambler” with the caption “NO (Draft) Kings !!!”, a playful jab at the popular fantasy sports and betting platform DraftKings.
The post rapidly went viral, generating thousands of shares and comments on X (formerly Twitter). While many users found the post witty and entertaining, others criticized its timing, calling it insensitive given the serious nature of the allegations.
Federal investigators have not yet released full details about the ongoing probe, but sources indicate the operation involves a network of illegal wagers allegedly tied to organized crime figures.
As of now, no official statements have been issued by the NBA, the teams involved, or the players’ representatives.