Former NBA player and assistant coach Damon Jones apparently gave away non-public information about Los Angeles Lakers stars LeBron James and Anthony Davis as part of an alleged sports gambling ring.

President Donald Trump signed a pardon on Wednesday for convicted crypto executive Changpeng Zhao, who founded the Binance crypto exchange.

United States Attorney Joseph Nocella, Jr. spoke at a press conference outlining the details from the federal gambling-related investigation that allegedly involved professional athletes and Mafia families. These schemes were allegedly backed by the Bonanno, Gambino, Genovese and Lucchese crime families.

Following the announcement of a national gambling investigation, U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella, Jr. broke down how professional athletes were allegedly used to lure people into a fixed poker game scheme where athletes were called “face cards” and victims were referred to as “fish.”

FBI Director Kash Patel gave details about the arrests of over 30 individuals, including former and current NBA players and the coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, in connection with a federal gambling-related investigation.

Many consumers may experience “discount burnout” around the endless stream of sales and promotions leading into the holiday season. NBC’s chief consumer investigative correspondent Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY to shares tips on how to shop smarter and find the best deals using price trackers, budget lists and more.

Mortgages rates have fallen to the lowest level they have been in a year with a 30-year fixed rate averaging just over 6%. NBC’s senior business correspondent Christine Romans joins TODAY to break down what you need to know about refinancing, the current state of the housing market as well as gas prices nearing $3 a gallon.

President Trump unleashed new sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies. President Trump is ramping up pressure on Russia to return to peace talks over Ukraine. NBC News’ Keir Simmons reports.

President Trump said he is considering a land strike on drug cartels after the administration announced it hit another boat allegedly smuggling drugs into the U.S. NBC News’ Courtney Kube reports.

The entire East Wing of the White House will be demolished “within days,” according to two Trump administration officials. President Trump touted the new ballroom that will replace it, saying it had been desired by multiple administrations and taxpayers will not foot the bill. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.