Gilbert Arenas wasted no time claiming he was the one who snitched on Chauncey Billups and Terry Rozier after they were arrested as part of an FBI probe last week. But, jokes aside, the arrest of Shane Hennen, a sports betting guru and convicted felon, is now thought to have sparked the investigation.

Hennen, who has been named in the indictment and is one of the 34 people arrested, was caught trying to flee the United States with $10,000 and a one-way ticket to Colombia back in January.

The 40-year-old was busted at the Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, with federal agents taking him into custody on a separate case: the one involving former NBA player Jontay Porter, who has been banned from the league for life.

Shane Hennen Reportedly Entered Plea Deal

Shane Hennen (Photo via Google)
Hennen was accused of masterminding the scheme in which Porter would take himself out of games with fake injuries to influence betting results. The former Toronto Raptors center has since pleaded guilty and is awaiting sentencing.

According to court documents cited by the New York Post, Hennen entered into plea negotiations with prosecutors.

“The seedy affair turned out to be a mere curtain-raiser to a wider gambling case pursued by the feds, who arrested 31 people Thursday — including wiseguys from four Mafia families and Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player Damon Jones,” the outlet notes.

He has been charged in both cases: the rigged poker game scheme Billups is accused of participating in, and the illegal betting relating to Rozier.

Hennen is also accused of supplying the technology the mob used to cheat poker players while he’s said to have instructed others to bet on Rozier’s under after the guard agreed to pull himself out of a game with a fake injury while playing for the Charlotte Hornets in 2023.

He allegedly made bets on Porter’s bogus injuries himself.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.