Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been charged in connection with an expanding federal investigation into illegal sports gambling, according to authorities.
The indictment, which was made public on Monday, alleges that Beasley, while playing for the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024, agreed to modify his performance based on betting trends. U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. stated that Beasley and others involved effectively transformed professional basketball into a criminal betting enterprise.
Nocella emphasized that such schemes undermine the integrity of sports and exploit the public who enjoy watching these games. The indictment names six individuals, including Davis, who has not played in the NBA since 2022. It is alleged that Davis placed bets on Beasley’s performance during games.
The investigation has reportedly uncovered a scheme involving hundreds of thousands of dollars. Beasley, who last played for the Detroit Pistons during the 2024-25 season, has not returned to the NBA since the inquiry began. He briefly played for a team in Puerto Rico earlier this year.
Davis, a veteran player with a career spanning 12 years, earned approximately $48 million during his time in the league. He and Beasley were teammates for a short period while with the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2020-21 season.
This indictment follows earlier developments in the investigation, including the guilty plea of former NBA player Damon Jones, who admitted to conspiracy charges related to fraudulent betting schemes. Jones utilized insider information from his NBA connections to gain an advantage in sports betting.
Other notable figures in this investigation include Chauncey Billups, a Basketball Hall of Famer, and Terry Rozier, both of whom face serious allegations related to illegal gambling practices.
Reported by HarborBeat based on WMAR-2 News (source).
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