Former NBA star Malik Beasley pleads not guilty to gambling charges
Summary
Malik Beasley, a former NBA player, pleaded not guilty to federal charges that he fixed his performance in certain 2024 basketball games to help sports bettors and reduce his debts. He appeared in court in Brooklyn, New York, and was released on bond with a court date set for August 6.Key Facts
- Malik Beasley is a former NBA player who appeared in court on gambling-related charges.
- He is accused of changing how he played in at least four games in 2024 while with the Milwaukee Bucks.
- The alleged scheme involved helping sports bettors win money in exchange for Beasley having some of his debts reduced or erased.
- Beasley pleaded not guilty through his lawyer during the court hearing.
- Beasley missed the most recent NBA season due to this investigation and played for a Puerto Rican team owned partly by rapper Bad Bunny.
- Sports agent Paolo Zamorano, linked to Beasley, also pleaded not guilty and was released on bond.
- The case is part of a larger federal investigation involving more than three dozen arrests, including other former NBA players.
- Beasley and Zamorano are scheduled to return to court on August 6 for a status hearing.
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