Malik Beasley and Ed Davis are among six defendants charged in a federal indictment tied to an alleged sports gambling scheme involving NBA games. Prosecutors say the case concerns at least four Milwaukee Bucks games from the 2023-24 season, when Beasley was on the team.
According to the indictment described by ESPN, prosecutors allege Beasley agreed to influence parts of his statistical performance so others could wager on player prop bets. The filing cites games against the Cavaliers, Hornets, Clippers and Nets, and includes examples involving rebounding lines and alleged betting activity.
The case is still at the allegation stage. Beasley’s attorney told ESPN that an indictment is not proof of guilt and said Beasley maintains his innocence, while an attorney for Paolo Zamorano also denied the charges. ESPN reported that Davis and three other defendants were arrested, while Beasley and Zamorano were not in custody as of Monday morning.
The NBA and the National Basketball Players Association both said they are reviewing the matter, with the league saying it will cooperate with authorities. For basketball, the case adds to a wider integrity conversation around player props, inside information and the legal boundary between sports data and gambling markets.
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