Here’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
- Damon Jones, former NBA player and coach, is in the news in connection with federal gambling investigations. Reports indicate he is moving toward entering a guilty plea in April 2026, marking a significant development in the DOJ case tied to an NBA gambling inquiry [cite ].
- Multiple outlets note that Jones had previously entered not-guilty pleas but changed course to plead guilty in one or more counts, with formal change-of-plea proceedings scheduled in late April 2026 [cite ][cite ].
- Coverage from sports media sources (including ESPN-affiliated reporting) has highlighted this as potentially the first guilty plea among defendants in the broader investigation, with hearings and sentencing considerations discussed in the surrounding coverage [cite ][cite ].
Notes:
- The topic has rapid developments and several outlets are reporting around mid-April to late-April 2026; dates and legal specifics may shift as court filings progress [cite ][cite ].
- If you’d like, I can compile a concise timeline of events from the coverage and extract key dates, charges, and sated outcomes for quick reference.