Former NBA Player Malik Beasley Reportedly in Plea Talks in Betting Case

Former NBA player Malik Beasley was named in an indictment in June by U.S. prosecutors, who allege he took part in a betting scheme. According to the Associated Press, Beasley is negotiating an agreement with the Department of Justice.

Beasley's lawyer said talks with the government are expected to take a definite direction in the coming days. Among the six people named in the federal indictment this summer are Beasley and former NBA player Ed Davis.

It is alleged that during the 2024 season, when Beasley played for the Milwaukee Bucks, he deliberately manipulated his performance in games. The claim is that he kept his points and rebounds below or above what bettors expected, manipulating the bets and using this to pay off his debts. Davis is alleged to have provided inside information, while the bettors reportedly placed bets worth hundreds of thousands of dollars and earned large winnings.

The charges include conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bribery in sporting contests, conspiracy to commit honest services fraud, and conspiracy to launder money. If convicted, Beasley could face a total of many years in prison.

Looking at Beasley's career, he most recently played for the Detroit Pistons in the 2024-25 season. He appeared in 82 games that season, averaging 16.3 points per game, and earned a salary of $6 million. According to Spotrac data, he earned more than $59.9 million over his ten-year career.