NBA Star Malik Beasley Under Investigation for Gambling Allegations

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NBA free agent Malik Beasley is being investigated by the U.S. District Attorney's office regarding allegations tied to league games. The investigation, which began weeks ago, is looking into whether Beasley provided insider information to betters, potentially influencing the outcome of games. Beasley's attorney, Steve Haney, has stated that there have been no charges against his client, and the investigation is ongoing.

Key Takeaways:

  • The investigation into Beasley's alleged wrongdoing is led by the U.S. District Attorney's office, with the NBA providing cooperation.
  • Beasley's attorney, Steve Haney, has emphasized that there have been no charges against his client, and the investigation is in its early stages.
  • The alleged scheme involved Beasley providing insider information to betters, potentially influencing the outcome of games.
  • The investigation follows a similar probe into Toronto's Jontay Porter, who pleaded guilty to committing wire fraud after being linked to a prop bet investigation.
  • The NBA has banned players in the past for similar alleged activities, including Porter, who was suspended 15 games.
  • Beasley signed with the Pistons last year on a one-year contract worth $6 million, and there were talks of the team re-signing him to a multi-year contract this summer.

Statistics:

  • $1.1 million: The potential winnings for an $80,000 bet placed on Jontay Porter not meeting certain statistical standards in a game.
  • $6 million: The one-year contract Beasley signed with the Pistons last year.
  • 16.3 points: Beasley's average points per game last season with the Pistons.
  • 11.7 points: Beasley's career average points per game across multiple teams.
  • 319 3-pointers: The single-season franchise-record Beasley set with the Pistons during the regular season.

Sources:

  • AP - "NBA free agent Malik Beasley being investigated by US District Attorney's office"
  • ESPN - "NBA free agent Malik Beasley being investigated by US District Attorney's office"
  • The Wall Street Journal - "NBA star Terry Rozier under investigation for unusual betting patterns"
  • AP - "NBA star Jontay Porter pleads guilty to wire fraud in betting scandal"