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Sports · October 24, 2026

Ex-NBA player Beasley negotiating plea deal in gambling case

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Former NBA player Malik Beasley is currently negotiating a plea agreement with the Department of Justice regarding his alleged involvement in an illegal sports betting and bribery scheme. The case stems from a June 2024 indictment alleging that Beasley manipulated his own statistics during the 2023-24 NBA season to influence the outcome of prop bets. Prosecutors allege Beasley worked with co-conspirators, including former NBA player Ed Davis, to settle gambling debts. While Beasley initially pleaded not guilty to charges including wire fraud and money laundering, his attorneys confirmed that negotiations for a plea deal are underway, with a decision expected as early as next week.

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  • Malik Beasley is negotiating a plea agreement with Department of Justice lawyers.
  • The case involves allegations of a bribery and illegal sports betting scheme.
  • One of Beasley's attorneys confirmed the ongoing negotiations on Saturday.

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  • The indictment was issued on June 29.
  • Beasley is accused of manipulating statistics in games during the 2023-24 season to favor prop bets.
  • The scheme allegedly involved former NBA player Ed Davis and four other co-conspirators.
  • Prosecutors reportedly have text messages of defendants celebrating after Beasley allegedly manipulated a rebounding prop against the Los Angeles Clippers on March 10.
  • The scheme reportedly collapsed after a game against the Brooklyn Nets on March 21.
  • Beasley initially pleaded not guilty to charges of bribery, wire fraud conspiracy, honest services wire fraud conspiracy, and money laundering conspiracy.

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