Malik Beasley to Change Plea to Guilty in Gambling Case

Malik Beasley, a veteran guard in the NBA, is set to change his plea to guilty regarding federal gambling charges. This decision follows his indictment earlier this year for involvement in a scheme that manipulated prop bets based on his performance statistics.

The formal charges against Beasley were filed in June, alleging that he altered his play in four games while with the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2023-24 season. Reports indicate that he engaged in this manipulation to settle a debt.

Beasley, who has played nine seasons in the NBA and earned approximately $60 million, was previously in line for a $42 million contract after a strong performance in the 2024-25 season, but that offer was rescinded following the emergence of the gambling allegations. The case adds to a series of gambling-related controversies in the NBA since the legalization of sports betting.