Beasley is accused of altering his play in certain games in 2024 to enrich sports bettors and ease his own debt.In July, Beasley entered a not guilty plea in New York federal court.He was among the latest big names caught up in a sweeping federal gambling investigation.
Beasley, 29, and sports agent Paolo Zamorano, who has also pleaded not guilty, were among six people charged in an indictment unsealed this summer detailing a gambling scandal that has involved more than three dozen arrests.CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGEMar 30, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley (5) reacts during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center.(Matt Krohn/Imagn Images)Beasley is accused of fixing or trying to fix his performance in at least four games while playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024 by underperforming or overperforming bookmakers’ expectations.
In exchange, the indictment said, the bettors bribed Beasley — and his debts to Davis were reduced or eliminated.Beasley allegedly borrowed money from Ed Davis, a former teammate, after racking up millions of dollars in gambling losses.His widely reported financial problems include disputes with a Detroit landlord, a Milwaukee barber and a Minnesota dentist.
A 2025 lawsuit from a sports marketing agency resulted in a $1 million default judgment against him.All three men were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, sports bribery, honest services wire fraud conspiracy and conspiracy to commit money laundering.Beasley has been out of the NBA since playing with the Detroit Pistons in the 2024-25 season on a one-year, $6 million contract.He averaged 16 points per game and scored 20 in his last game, a playoff loss to the New York Knicks.Mar 19, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley (5) looks on against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center.
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