Former NBA player Malik Beasley is negotiating a plea agreement with U.S. Department of Justice lawyers in connection with an alleged bribery and betting scheme, according to statements from his attorneys. ESPN and CBS Sports both say his legal team confirms he is working toward a deal as the case proceeds.
Coverage frames the allegations around sports betting and game-related manipulation. CBS Sports adds that the case involves claims Beasley manipulated statistics to win prop bets. The Athletic emphasizes the likely outcome and provides career context, reporting Beasley is set to plead guilty and noting what he earned during his NBA career and the contract he was expected to sign before the charges.
Taken together, outlets agree on the central development—Beasley’s plea negotiations with the DOJ—and differ mainly in the detail they highlight about the alleged betting conduct and the amount of background they provide about his playing career.
