A federal judge has set November 2 as the trial date for Hall of Fame basketball player Chauncey Billups, former NBA guard Damon Jones, and nearly three dozen co-defendants in a federal poker-related case.

The case involves allegations of a rigged poker ring, though specific details of the charges have not been disclosed in available court records. Billups, a five-time NBA All-Star who played 17 seasons in the league, and Jones, who played 12 NBA seasons, are among the most prominent defendants named in the case.

According to reports, federal prosecutors are expected to extend plea offers to approximately twelve defendants in the coming period, suggesting ongoing negotiations ahead of the scheduled trial date.

The case represents a significant legal proceeding involving multiple defendants, with the November trial date providing a timeline for resolution of the federal charges. Both Billups and Jones have had notable NBA careers, with Billups serving as Finals MVP when the Detroit Pistons won the championship in 2004.