NBA Player Pleads Guilty in Major Gambling Probe

NBA player Malik Beasley is set to plead guilty on December 9th to charges stemming from an extensive sports gambling investigation. Beasley, 29, is accused of manipulating his performance in at least four games during the 2024 season while playing for the Milwaukee Bucks. The indictment alleges he underperformed or overperformed to meet specific betting expectations.

These actions were reportedly taken to alleviate millions of dollars in gambling debts he had accumulated. Beasley had previously pleaded not guilty in July to charges including conspiracy to commit wire fraud and sports bribery. He joins other NBA figures implicated in the scandal, such as Damon Jones, who has already pleaded guilty.

Beasley has been out of the league since the 2024-25 season, having last played for the Detroit Pistons. The gambling scandal has led to over three dozen arrests, implicating prominent names like Terry Rozier and impacting the league significantly. Investigations into such activities continue to affect the integrity of professional basketball.