Malik Beasley Negotiates Plea Deal in Federal Gambling Case

Former NBA player Malik Beasley is negotiating a plea agreement with federal prosecutors after previously pleading not guilty to charges tied to alleged sports betting and game manipulation, his attorney said. Court paperwork also indicates Beasley intends to change his plea, but no finalized agreement or new plea has been reported. Steve Haney, Beasley’s attorney, said the defense is negotiating with federal prosecutors. The terms of any potential agreement have not been disclosed. Beasley is expected to make a decision in the coming days, according to Haney, but the reports do not establish that a deal has been completed. Beasley pleaded not guilty in July in federal court in New York. Prosecutors allege he manipulated his performance in at least four Milwaukee Bucks games during the 2023-24 season to influence sports wagers. The indictment alleges bettors bribed him and that debts he owed to former teammate Ed Davis were reduced or eliminated. These remain allegations, not findings established at trial. The case includes charges of bribery in sporting contests, wire fraud conspiracy, honest services wire fraud conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy, according to the...