Former NBA players charged in gambling probe
NBC News • • sports
Key Points:
- Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis were indicted for allegedly conspiring to fix multiple Milwaukee Bucks games in 2024 to facilitate fraudulent sports betting, accepting bribes to underperform or manipulate individual game statistics.
- The indictment accuses Beasley of accepting loans and bribes from Davis, who placed illegal bets on Beasley's performance despite Beasley earning millions during his NBA career and incurring significant gambling debts.
- Prosecutors detailed four specific games where Beasley allegedly manipulated rebounds and points to benefit gamblers, with at least one attempt to fix a game failing.
- The case is part of a broader federal investigation involving nearly three dozen individuals, including NBA players, a coach, and members of Mafia crime families, linked to gambling and game-rigging schemes.
- The NBA is reviewing the indictment and cooperating with authorities, emphasizing the seriousness of the allegations and the importance of maintaining the sport's integrity.
