NBA Investigating Malik Beasley Over Gambling Allegations, Confirms Ongoing Federal Probe

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver has confirmed that the league is conducting its own investigation into gambling allegations involving free-agent guard Malik Beasley, alongside an ongoing federal probe.

“I’ll only say the investigation is ongoing,” Silver stated during a press conference following the NBA Board of Governors meeting in New York on Wednesday. “As I understand it, there’s still a federal investigation that’s ongoing of Malik Beasley as well. We will address whatever is presented to us in his case.”

According to ESPN, which cited Beasley’s attorney Steve Haney, the 28-year-old is “fully cooperating” with the NBA’s internal investigation. The probe is linked to allegations of improper gambling activity, including bets on NBA games and player props during the 2023–24 season, when Beasley played for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Beasley came under federal scrutiny earlier this year, with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of New York investigating a wider gambling conspiracy. That case led to four guilty pleas, including one from former NBA player Jontay Porter. While Haney said in August that Beasley was “no longer a target” in the federal case, it remains uncertain whether charges could still be filed. “I have no idea,” Haney told the *Detroit News* last month.

Beasley signed with the Detroit Pistons as a free agent in July 2024. He played all 82 games last season, averaging 16.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists — all career highs. Since being drafted 19th overall in 2016, he has also played for Denver, Minnesota, Utah, and the Los Angeles Lakers.

The NBA has increased its scrutiny of gambling-related issues amid rising concerns over integrity in sports betting, particularly following the Jontay Porter scandal.

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