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Former NBA players Malik Beasley, Ed Davis are latest to be charged in gambling scandal
By Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· 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 San Antonio
The indictment of former NBA players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis in a gambling scandal has significant implications for the sports community in San Antonio . As a city with a strong passion for basketball, the allegations of game-fixing and illicit betting operations may raise concerns among local fans about the integrity of professional sports. The fact that hundreds of thousands of dollars were wagered through popular gambling sites also highlights the need for increased awareness and education about the risks of sports betting in Bexar County. Furthermore, the involvement of former NBA players in this scandal may prompt local schools and sports organizations to re-examine their own policies and procedures for preventing and addressing sports betting and game-fixing. As the investigation continues, San Antonio residents will be watching closely to see how the NBA and law enforcement agencies work to restore the integrity of the game and prevent similar scandals in the future.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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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