Chauncey Billups and Kevin Garnett (Photos via Getty Images & Imagn Images)

Former NBA superstar Kevin Garnett’s name has been linked to the investigation that led to the aʀʀᴇsts of Chauncey Billups and Damon Jones on Thursday, with Pablo Toʀʀᴇ having done some digging into the latest scandal to hit the sports world.

According to Toʀʀᴇ, Garnett, a champion with the Boston Celtics in 2008, played in a Mafia-backed poker game in 2019.

The game was allegedly organized by individuals who were indicted as part of the FBI’s case, which involves Billups, Jones, Terry Rozier, and others. However, Garnett wasn’t charged or named in any of the indictments.

“A number of former pro athletes played at private poker games organized by those indicted by the DOJ in “Operation Royal Flush.” One of them — according to multiple sources with direct knowledge of a game that took place in 2019 — was Kevin Garnett,” Toʀʀᴇ tweeted on Friday.

“Oh man this makes Uncut Gems more interesting,” a comment read.

“Can’t prove it but i know his a$$ was there too,” a user wrote along with a photo of Paul Pierce.

“The same year Uncut Gems came out… you can’t make this up,” said another.

“So KG is a victim? Or he helped bring in players to the game with the selling point of playing against him?” someone else asked.

Kevin Garnett Isn’t Thought To Be Part Of The FBI’s Investigation

Kevin Garnett (Image Credits: Imagn)
Garnett has not been accused of wrongdoing and is only said to have participated in a game that made up part of the investigation. The former star forward has not commented publicly on the report.

It’s thought that the FBI investigation may expose more curious affiliations, though non-criminal, given that Garnett’s name has surfaced. The bureau has disclosed that four of the five prominent Mafia families were complicit in setting up an illegal poker scheme that cheated players out of millions of dollars, but most of the defendants remain unnamed.

Meanwhile, Billups and Rozier were both taken to court on Thursday and have since been released on bond. The Portland Trail Blazers head coach went viral for what he was wearing after he was caught on camera leaving an Oregon courthouse.

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.