In this episode of Hoopsology, hosts Justin and Alan welcome back Portland Trail Blazers insider Danny Marang (Rip City Wrap-Up, 1080 The Fan, KATU Portland) to break down the fallout from the Chauncey Billups FBI gambling investigation and what it means for the future of the league.

Marang takes us inside the story — revealing how he first heard about the news, the emotional reaction in Portland, and how this unprecedented scandal involving Billups, Terry Rozier, and Damon Jones connects to the mob, FBI tactics, and sports betting’s growing influence on the NBA.

🏀 Topics covered include:

The FBI’s case against Chauncey Billups and its shocking mob connections

How the NBA’s partnership with DraftKings & FanDuel complicates the issue

The impact on the Portland Trail Blazers, Tiago Splitter’s unexpected promotion, and the team’s new defensive identity

Whether Adam Silver can survive an integrity crisis this big

How Damian Lillard’s leadership and the Blazers’ defensive energy are keeping fans hopeful

Plus: Marang shares behind-the-scenes details from inside the Blazers’ locker room, thoughts on NBA media coverage, and his prediction for how the league rebuilds trust with fans.

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