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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 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· 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 Sugar Land News
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 may be wondering how this scandal affects the integrity of professional sports in their own backyard. The fact that Beasley and Davis have ties to the region, with Beasley having played briefly in Puerto Rico earlier this year and Davis having played for the Houston Rockets' divisional rivals, raises questions about the potential reach of this scandal. Furthermore, the involvement of hundreds of thousands of dollars in the scheme may lead to a re-examination of the relationships between professional athletes and the sports betting industry in Texas. As the case moves forward, it will be important for local sports enthusiasts to pay attention to any potential connections to the Houston sports scene and how this scandal may impact the reputation of professional sports in the region.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
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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