An unexpected development has rocked the landscape of NBA free agency, as Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley is under investigation by the U.S. District Attorney’s office for allegedly gambling on NBA games and making prop bets. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Beasley allegedly placed these wagers during the 2023–24 season while playing for the Milwaukee Bucks:
Beasley’s lawyer, Steve Haney, gave a statement to ESPN on the matter:
“An investigation is not a charge. Malik is afforded the same right of the presumption of innocence as anyone else under the U.