Former NBA Player Damon Jones to Change Plea in Gambling Case Involving Insider Information

Charges and Allegations

Damon Jones, who played and coached in the NBA for over a decade, faces charges alleging he supplied inside information about injured players to professional gamblers.

The information reportedly involved details about injuries to prominent players, including LeBron James and Anthony Davis. Jones is among dozens of individuals charged in connection with two gambling schemes investigated last year. These cases include alleged involvement by organized crime figures and athletes.

Court Proceedings

Jones has formally requested a change-of-plea hearing, signaling an intention to alter his plea in the case.

The request was noted in a recent court docket filing. The hearing will address the charges related to providing nonpublic injury information to sports bettors.

Background on the

Investigation The investigation into the gambling schemes has focused on the flow of inside information that could influence betting outcomes.

Jones’s role, as described in court documents, centers on sharing injury updates that were not publicly available at the time. The case is part of a broader effort to address illegal sports betting activities involving athletes and organized crime figures.

Authorities have charged multiple individuals across these cases, reflecting ongoing scrutiny of gambling-related offenses in professional sports.

" — ESPN, April 2026 The proceedings are ongoing, and further court dates will determine the resolution of the charges against Jones and others involved in the gambling investigations.