Former NBA Players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis Face Federal Indictment Over Alleged Sports Gambling Scheme

Former NBA players Malik Beasley and Edward Davis were indicted Monday along with agent Paolo Zamorano and three others on charges tied to an alleged sports gambling scheme. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York brought the charges, which include sports bribery, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, honest services fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.

Prosecutors said Beasley was bribed to manipulate his performance in games during the 2023-24 season. The indictment alleges Beasley lost millions gambling during his career and altered his play to repay debts. It describes Davis as Beasley’s gatekeeper who provided loans in exchange for Beasley ensuring certain prop bets would win.

Specific games cited include a January 26, 2024 matchup against Cleveland, a February 27 game against Charlotte, a March 10 contest versus the Los Angeles Clippers, and a March 21 game versus Brooklyn. Text messages quoted in the indictment show co-defendants celebrating a rebound by Beasley that hit an over bet by 1.1 seconds.

The scheme collapsed after the Brooklyn game when Beasley exceeded the instructed rebound total, prompting demands for repayment or further fixes.

Beasley, a nine-year NBA veteran, did not play in the 2025-26 season after his name surfaced in the investigation on June 29, 2025. Detroit abandoned plans to sign him to a three-year, $42 million contract. Davis last appeared in the NBA during the 2021-22 season.