Following a series of arrests around the NBA on Thursday, Orlando Magic coach Jamahl Mosley took time to address the news ahead of Friday night’s matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. 

The FBI arrested Portland Trailblazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former Cleveland Cavaliers player and assistant coach Damon Jones as part of its sports gambling probe. The arrests were made under two separate cases: one involving sports gambling and the other an illegal poker ring. 

Mosley highlighted the necessary steps taken to ensure the team is educated on the matter. 

“Before the year even starts, you know, we address the team right away,” Mosley said. “Talking about all the things that go on.” 

“The league sends memos, they send notes; we watch videos about what their things are that are rules and regulations of the gambling and the betting. And we've done that with our team.” 

Billups is alleged to have been involved in the poker operation, while Rozier was tied to sports gambling. Jones was named in both cases. 

“Yesterday was another reminder of what we have to do,” Mosley added. “And we had another conversation with the group and I think that the more it is going on, the more we have to continue to talk to the group about the things that are happening.” 

“The league does a great job of making sure that we communicate that with our guys and our organization.” 

A CNN report wrote that the incidents have ties to the mafia, which include the Bonanno, Gambino and Genovese New York crime families. They are accused of cheating technology to steal millions from victims during rigged poker games in Manhattan and other parts of the state. 

According to law enforcement, Organizers enlisted NBA figures, including Billups, to sit at the table to make the games appear legitimate.  

The league strictly prohibits its players, coaches and employees from betting or gambling on any NBA games or affiliated league games. Those who commit violations are subject to fines, suspensions, or permanent bans. 

According to ESPN reporter David Payne Purdum, six members on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce sent a letter to the NBA on Friday requesting a briefing with Commissioner Adam Silver and expressing concern over "allegations of illegal gambling and sports rigging."