Malik Beasley Negotiating Plea Deal in Federal Sports-Betting Case
Former NBA player Malik Beasley is negotiating a plea deal with the Department of Justice regarding charges that he altered his game performance in 2024 to benefit sports bettors and pay off debts, after initially pleading not guilty.
Bakersfield, CA, October 24, 2026 —
Former NBA player Malik Beasley is negotiating a plea deal with the U.S. Department of Justice over charges alleging that he altered his game performance in 2024 to benefit sports bettors and pay off debts. Beasley initially pleaded not guilty, according to the information provided.
The available summary does not specify the charges, the court handling the case, when negotiations began or what terms are being discussed. It also does not say whether an agreement has been reached, whether any plea has been entered, or what the next court action may be.
The allegations concern conduct in 2024 and an asserted connection between Beasley’s game performance, sports bettors and debts. The summary does not identify particular games, describe the alleged conduct, or provide details about the bettors or debts. It does not state whether the allegations have been proven.
Beasley’s initial not-guilty plea and the reported plea negotiations are the procedural details available here. A negotiation does not, by itself, establish that a deal has been finalized. Further information about the case, including any proposed agreement and its status, was not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by KIMBERLEE KRUESI, Associated Press on www.kget.com, see more information here.
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