Oct 27, 2025
3 min read
Clippers Coach Tyronn Lue said Sunday he was talking about the Blazers ticket because he was arrested Thursday as part of a federal investigation into illegal sports betting and illegal poker.
It's just odd, Califters.
Speaking before the Clippers' win against the Trail Blazers on Sunday, Lue said Billups has been like a brother to him since he was 17 and is the godfather to Billups' three daughters.
"It's hard to deal with," Lue said. "You hate to see him go through something like that with his three daughters (my goddaughters) and his wife, Piper.
"I believe in the character of Chauncey. I know who he is. I've been with him since I was 17, so it's hard to see something like this happen. He's always had my love and support."
Ask a Billeps like Willeps as he told him, 'when the family knows him, it is good that he leaves.
"So just hearing his voice tell me it's okay. So that was good to hear."
The Trail Blazers placed Billups on leave after his arrest and named Tiago Splitter as their interim coach.Portland beat the Golden State Warriors on Friday night in their first game under Splitter.
