Former NBA player Malik Beasley pleads not guilty to federal gambling-related charges after an indictment tied to an alleged sports-betting scheme. Multiple reports say prosecutors accuse Beasley of manipulating his own performances—described as point shaving and altering stat lines—to influence outcomes of wagers placed on his game performance, including player prop bets. The allegations center on games he played while in the Milwaukee Bucks during the 2023-24 season, with reports stating other bettors won money based on the manipulated statistics. Several outlets report that Beasley and sports agent Paolo Zamorano are among individuals charged in an indictment unsealed this week. Yahoo Sports reports Beasley is accused of fraud, bribery, and money laundering, while other coverage describes the case more broadly as a gambling and point-shaving investigation. Beasley’s lawyer says Beasley wants to move on with his life, following arraignment and his not-guilty plea. The reports characterize Beasley as having been announced as part of an investigation last year and as a person of interest in connection with the broader probe. The indictment and plea are ongoing legal matters, and the allegations have not been proven in court.