In the court documents, the prosecutors say the FBI uncovered a text message from Jones to one of the gamblers in which he encouraged a big bet on the Milwaukee Bucks in a game in which James was not expected to play. "Get a big bet on Milwaukee tonight before the information is out! [James] is out tonight. Bet enough so Djones can eat too now!!!" James did not know Jones was leaking information about his status, according to multiple sources close to the player. At the time of the indictments, James and Jones had not been on speaking terms for an extended period, sources said. The falling out with James was hard on Jones, both personally and for his job prospects, he told several people over the past few years.
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