Published on: June 30, 2026, 09:54h.

Updated on: June 30, 2026, 09:54h.

• Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been charged with federal offenses related to an alleged player prop betting operation.
• Beasley is accused of manipulating his on-court performance and sharing confidential information, while accomplices placed substantial bets.
• At the time of the allegations, Beasley, who earned approximately $60 million during his NBA tenure, was with the Milwaukee Bucks.

Ex-NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been charged by U.S. authorities for their involvement in gambling-related activities, marking a concerning trend among professional athletes accused of colluding with gamblers to manipulate betting outcomes.

Allegations of Manipulating Prop Bets

Federal prosecutors revealed in a Brooklyn courtroom that Beasley collaborated directly with Davis to orchestrate a scheme aimed at altering NBA player prop bets.

Beasley and Davis, alongside alleged accomplices William Brown, Robert Gorodetsky, Ernesto Plascencia, and current NBA player agent Paolo Zamorano, have been charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bribery in sporting events, conspiracy to engage in honest services wire fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering, as stated by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York.

Details of Federal Charges

During three games in 2024, as a player for the Milwaukee Bucks, Beasley reportedly informed Davis about his intentions to either underperform or overperform in scoring and rebounding, in return for bribes.

This insider information was then relayed by Davis to Brown, Gorodetsky, Plascencia, Zamorano, and other associates, who placed substantial bets, with many proving successful, the prosecutors indicated.

Prosecutors Highlight Beasley’s Gambling Issues

“Schemes involving bribery and insider betting, particularly those that include former NBA athletes and a current player agent exploiting confidential NBA information for gain, compromise the integrity of American sports and deceive the public,” stated Joseph Nocella Jr., U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York.

“Our office is committed to holding accountable anyone who attempts to taint sports through illicit activities.”

Possible Sentences for Convictions

Despite amassing nearly $60 million throughout his NBA career, Beasley faces significant gambling debts, prosecutors claim. Allegedly, bribes intended for Beasley often involved reducing or settling his debts with Davis.

“Malik asserts his innocence as this two-year investigation unfolds,” stated Steven Haney, Beasley’s attorney, in a remark to Reuters. “We urge the public to withhold judgment until all facts are established.”

If found guilty, each defendant could face a maximum of 20 years in prison for the wire fraud conspiracy, 20 years for the money laundering conspiracy, and five years for the bribery in sports contests.