Jones, 49, played in NBA for 10 teams spanning 11 seasons from 1998-2009, spending no more than three years with any team after going undrafted out of Houston.

More details are emerging about the inside info Damon Jones allegedly provided about LeBron James’ injury status. Jones, a former NBA guard who later became an assistant coach in the league, was arrested by FBI agents Thursday because of his supposed involvement in multiple illegal gambling rings.

Reports suggest that Damon Jones used his friendship with LeBron James to inform others to bet on a Lakers-Bucks game in 2023.

Former Cavaliers player and assistant coach Damon Jones allegedly received $2,500 for insider information that backfired during a 2024 Lakers game involving close friend LeBron James.

The Feb. 9, 2023, game between the Bucks and Lakers that was referenced in the indictment was one that LeBron James did not play in.

Jones joined the Cavaliers as an informal shooting assistant in 2014 before taking on an assistant role with the team's G League affiliate, the Canton Charge, in 2015-16. Lue, who replaced David Blatt as head coach of the Cavaliers in January 2016, added Jones to his NBA staff ahead of the 2016 playoffs and kept him on through 2018.

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones is accused of selling non-public information on players to conspirators who placed bets on games.