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Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 29, 2026
· 4 min read
Former NBA player Malik Beasley has been indicted in the government’s sprawling investigation of illicit gambling on basketball games, accused of tailoring his 2024 performance with the Milwaukee Bucks to reward bettors and chip away at his own financial problems, authorities said Monday.Beasley ...
Key takeaway Beasley has been out of the NBA since playing with the Detroit Pistons in 2024-25.
Why this matters in The Pearland
The indictment of former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis in a gambling scandal has significant implications for the sports community in the Houston area. As the investigation continues to unfold, local fans who follow the NBA and college basketball may be wondering how this scandal could affect the integrity of sports in their own backyard. The fact that Beasley and Davis, who have played for various teams including those with Texas connections, were allegedly involved in a scheme to fix games and manipulate prop bets raises questions about the potential for similar scandals to emerge in local sports. With the Houston area being home to a thriving sports scene, including the Rockets and other professional and collegiate teams, the community will be watching closely to see how this scandal plays out and what measures are taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Former NBA player Malik Beasley has been indicted in the government’s sprawling investigation of illicit gambling on basketball games, accused of tailoring his 2024 performance with the Milwaukee Bucks to reward bettors and chip away at his own financial problems, authorities said Monday.Beasley ...
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