Ex-NBA guard Malik Beasley to plead guilty after involvement in gambling scheme
Yahoo Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- Former NBA guard Malik Beasley has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges related to illegal sports gambling, with his plea scheduled for December 9 in New York.
- Beasley and former NBA player Ed Davis were indicted for allegedly manipulating Beasley's performance in four games during the 2023-24 season as part of a betting scheme.
- The scheme reportedly involved Davis loaning Beasley money to cover gambling debts, leading to coordinated bets on games where Beasley underperformed to influence outcomes.
- Beasley has not played in the NBA since the 2024-25 season, which was one of his best, due to ongoing federal and NBA investigations related to the gambling allegations.
- Prosecutors stated that Davis led the scheme, and both were among six men indicted in connection with the illegal sports betting operation.
