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Ex-NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indicted for sports gambling

Ex-NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indicted for sports gambling

Summary

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis were charged in a gambling investigation for allegedly fixing Beasley's game performance to influence bets. They and four others face multiple charges, including bribery and fraud, related to a scheme involving betting on NBA games.

Key Facts

  • Malik Beasley and Ed Davis were indicted for their roles in a sports gambling scheme.
  • Beasley allegedly changed how he played games to match betting trends while with the Milwaukee Bucks.
  • Davis acted as a "gatekeeper" and placed bets on Beasley's performance.
  • Four others, including an NBA agent Paolo Zamorano, were also charged.
  • All six face charges like wire fraud, bribery, and money laundering.
  • Several defendants were arrested and are to be arraigned in New York.
  • The scheme involved hundreds of thousands of dollars.
  • Beasley has not played in the NBA since the investigation and last played for the Detroit Pistons in the 2024-25 season.
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