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Chauncey

American  
[chawn-see, chahn-] / ˈtʃɔn si, ˈtʃɑn- /

noun

  1. a male given name.


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Silver was speaking after US justice authorities on Thursday arrested Miami Heat player Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups as part of a nationwide investigation.

From Barron's Oct. 25, 2025

Sitting at the table that day was Chauncey Billups, a retired NBA star who would soon be hired as the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 24, 2025

Among those arrested and named in two federal indictments were Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier, Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach Damon Jones.

From Salon Oct. 23, 2025

Among those in custody are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat player Terry Rozier, both of whom were reportedly arrested after their teams' games on Wednesday.

From BBC Oct. 23, 2025

Within a few months Chauncey, along with his brother, Heman, fled the country.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

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