Malik Beasley Denies Gambling Charges

Former NBA guard Malik Beasley pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal charges alleging he manipulated his on-court performance to benefit sports bettors as part of a wide-ranging gambling investigation.

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Beasley appeared in federal court in Brooklyn, where his attorney entered the not guilty plea on his behalf.

Federal prosecutors allege Beasley intentionally altered his performance in multiple games while playing for the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2023-24 season to influence player prop bets. The indictment claims Beasley accepted bribes and had gambling debts forgiven in exchange for participating in the scheme.

Fans throughout X have noted some suspicious incidents, such as the one below where Beasley ceases playing defense to focus on grabbing a rebound at any cost. According to the indictment, one game under investigation involved Beasley deliberately securing a fourth rebound late in the contest to guarantee a specific betting result.

If convicted, he faces serious federal penalties as authorities continue to expand their investigation into alleged sports betting corruption involving professional basketball.