NBA player Malik Beasley has been indicted on federal gambling charges in connection with a sports betting scheme, his attorney announced Monday.
The 29-year-old is currently working with the government to voluntarily surrender, according to Shams Charania. The matter is related to point shaving and prop bets.
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The NBA launched an investigation into Beasley after a sportsbook detected unusual betting interest on his stats in January 2024.
His lawyer, Steve Haney, said the player was fully cooperating with the probe.
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Just 10 months ago, Haney stated that his client was no longer a target in a federal gambling investigation.
It remains unclear if that status has changed or if this indictment is related to a separate matter.
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Depending on the allegations, Beasley could face trouble not only with the law but also with the NBA.
The league has a zero-tolerance policy for player betting.
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Jontay Porter was banned for life after officials determined he shared inside information with bettors and wagered on games.
