The NBA world has been left stunned by the FBI revelations that involved several current and former NBA players Thursday, and while it was a major news story there were still games taking place later in the day that ended up giving the league some breathing room.

An NBA Hall of Famer, a current star and former player are among dozens arrested in an FBI crackdown on illegal gambling that includes alleged members of organized crime families.

In a statement, the NBA announced it is placing Terry Rozier and Chauncey Billups on "immediate leave from their teams" amid the federal indictments announced on Thursday.

An indictment says gambling money flowed after NBA player Terry Rozier told a pal that he would be exiting early from a game with the Charlotte Hornets in 2023.

The NBA season has officially tipped off. Multiple Louisville alumni are expected to make significant contributions this year, with a few others working to reach the big stage. Veterans Donovan Mitchell and Terry Rozier headline the group of former Cards,

Terry Rozier is accused of turning professional basketball "into a criminal betting operation," even leaving an NBA game after nine minutes with a "purported injury." Now, fans are mocking the Miami Heat player on social media by sharing a video showing his less-than-stellar play on the basketball

An indictment says gambling money flowed after NBA player Terry Rozier told a pal that he would be exiting early from a game with the Charlotte Hornets in 2023.