NBA Free Agent Malik Beasley No Longer a Target in Federal Gambling Probe

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Federal investigators have withdrawn their consideration of Malik Beasley, a prominent NBA free agent, as a target in their ongoing gambling probe. Beasley's attorneys, Steve Haney and Mike Schachter, have been involved in extensive conversations with the Eastern District of New York authorities, securing confirmation of Beasley's status. Despite being linked to the investigation for several months, Beasley remains uncharged and not a focus of the probe. His lawyers are pushing back against the negative impact the allegations have had on Beasley's career and reputation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Malik Beasley, an NBA free agent, is no longer considered a target in a federal gambling probe.
  • Beasley's attorneys, Steve Haney and Mike Schachter, have had extensive conversations with the Eastern District of New York authorities.
  • The investigation began 14 months after the NBA banned Toronto's Jontay Porter for his involvement in a prop-bet probe.
  • Porter eventually pleaded guilty to committing wire fraud.
  • Beasley was linked to the investigation at a particularly inopportune time, having joined the Pistons on a one-year, $6 million deal just last year.
  • Beasley set a franchise record with 319 3-pointers in a season and averaged 16.3 points for a playoff team in the same season.
  • The probe has caused significant harm to Beasley's career and reputation.

Statistics:

  • Beasley set a franchise record with 319 3-pointers in a season (2021-2022 season).
  • He averaged 16.3 points for a playoff team in the same season (2021-2022 season).
  • 14 months passed between the NBA's ban of Jontay Porter and the linking of Beasley to the probe.
  • 1 year has passed since Beasley joined the Pistons on a 1-year, $6 million deal.

Sources:

  • Espn.com: Attorneys for NBA free agent Malik Beasley say he is no longer a target in federal gambling probe.
  • Apnews.com/hub/nba: AP NBA news coverage.