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Sources reveal Ty Lue, though present, avoided Chauncey Billups’ table during the infamous 2019 Vegas game tied to a federal indictment. The two, once close friends, reunited in 2020 when Lue hired Billups as a Clippers assistant. Years later, in June 2024, Lue and Damon Jones appeared together at the World Series of Poker. When Pablo Finds Out questioned the Clippers about Lue’s involvement. Silence followed, while whispers from insiders confirmed that something suspicious had unfolded that night. Now, if you remember, the LA Clippers HC had a few words for Billups before the matchup vs. the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Lue quite confidently said that he supports his old friend. However, the latest revelations raise a series of questions about Ty Lue himself. Most importantly, will his support for Chauncey Billups backfire, or will the 48-year-old walk away, innocent? Ty Lue extends a hand of support for Chauncey Billups Before the Clippers’ 114–107 triumph over the Trail Blazers, head coach Tyronn Lue stood firmly behind Chauncey Billups amid his arrest in an illegal gambling probe. Lue spoke with quiet conviction, reflecting on their long bond that extends far beyond the sidelines. His words carried the weight of loyalty, friendship, and unshaken respect in troubled times. “When you’ve known somebody so long, you can just tell by their voice— if he’s okay. Like I said, he’s confident in what’s going on. The toughest part just for him is just like his family going through with his daughters,” Lue said. “But other than that, he’s really confident about the situation. So just hearing his voice, I can just see that he’s okay. So that was good to hear.”
