Jones 1st to plead guilty in NBA gambling case

Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones has become the first person to plead guilty in a wide-ranging gambling case that resulted in the arrests of more than 30 individuals, including reputed mobsters and various basketball figures. The case represents a significant gambling sweep targeting people connected to the NBA. Jones's guilty plea marks a key development in what appears to be an ongoing legal investigation into organized gambling networks with ties to professional basketball.