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Former Piston to plead guilty in federal gambling case: Report
The Detroit News • • general
Key Points:
- Former NBA player Malik Beasley has agreed to plead guilty in a federal betting and bribery case involving manipulation of game statistics for gambling purposes.
- Beasley, who played for multiple NBA teams including the Milwaukee Bucks and Detroit Pistons, will enter his plea on December 9 in a Brooklyn federal court.
- Prosecutors allege Beasley deliberately altered his performance in at least four games during the 2023-24 season to benefit gamblers and lost millions gambling himself.
- Beasley was indicted in June 2026 on charges including bribery in sporting contests, wire fraud conspiracy, and money laundering, initially pleading not guilty.
- Former NBA player Ed Davis is also charged in the case and has pleaded not guilty.
