NBA Guard Malik Beasley Under Federal Gambling Investigation

Malik Beasley, an NBA guard and free agent, is under federal investigation by the U.S. District Attorney’s Office for alleged gambling related to NBA games and prop bets during his time with the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2023-24 season. The investigation was triggered by unusual betting patterns detected by sportsbooks, particularly involving a game in late January 2024 where bets on Beasley's rebounds shifted significantly. Beasley's attorney emphasized that no charges have been filed and highlighted the presumption of innocence. The NBA is cooperating with federal prosecutors, and the probe follows a similar investigation that led to the lifetime ban of Toronto Raptors’ Jontay Porter for gambling violations. Beasley had a strong recent season with the Detroit Pistons, but ongoing investigations have stalled contract negotiations. Other NBA players, such as Terry Rozier, have also faced but not been charged in gambling-related inquiries, underscoring the league's heightened scrutiny of betting activities.