Ex-NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis indicted in gambling case
Summary
Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis were charged in a federal case about illegal sports gambling. The indictment claims they agreed to affect game results to help others place bets on their performance.Key Facts
- Malik Beasley and Ed Davis are among six people charged in the gambling case.
- Davis was arrested; Beasley and another suspect were not yet in custody as of Monday morning.
- Beasley allegedly lost millions gambling during his NBA career from 2016 to 2025.
- He is accused of purposely performing poorly in some games in the 2023-24 season with the Milwaukee Bucks.
- Prosecutors say Beasley accepted bribes to pay debts he owed to Davis, his former teammate.
- A text from Davis to Beasley in December 2023 suggests they planned to make money from sports betting.
- One example says Beasley underperformed in rebounds in a January 2024 game to meet a betting line set by sportsbooks.
- Both players earned significant NBA salaries during their careers, with Beasley making about $60 million and Davis about $47 million.
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