NBA betting scandal deepens as Malik Beasley and others face federal charges

29 Jun 2026 • 11:12 PM MYT
The Independent
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NBA betting scandal deepens as Malik Beasley and others face federal charges

  • Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis have been charged in connection with an alleged illegal sports betting scheme.
  • Four alleged co-conspirators, including current NBA player agent Paolo Zamorano, are also facing charges.
  • Prosecutors allege Beasley accepted bribes to alter his performance during games while playing for the Milwaukee Bucks.
  • The co-defendants reportedly used this information to place fraudulent bets worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
  • Several defendants were arrested on Monday and are scheduled for arraignment in the Eastern District of New York.

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