Key Developments (June 29–30, 2025):
- Investigation confirmed: The U.S. District Attorney’s Office is investigating Malik Beasley regarding allegations of gambling on NBA games and prop bets during the 2023–24 season (while he was with the Milwaukee Bucks) reddit.com+13cbssports.com+13altoonamirror.com+13.
- Detroit Pistons deal paused: Beasley was in serious negotiations for a new three-year, $42 million contract with the Pistons, but those talks are now on hold pending the investigation reuters.com+4cbssports.com+4bleacherreport.com+4.
- NBA and Pistons cooperation: Both the NBA and the Pistons have stated they are cooperating with federal authorities. Beasley’s attorney emphasized that an investigation is not a charge and that he retains his presumption of innocence people.com+6washingtonpost.com+6si.com+6.
- Background on betting alerts: A U.S. sportsbook flagged unusual betting patterns in early 2024—particularly around Beasley’s rebounds prop line (e.g. under 2.5 rebounds shifting from +120 to −250), even though he recorded six rebounds that game sports.yahoo.com+8cbssports.com+8espn.com+8.
📊 Season Snapshot & Career Overview
| Season | Team | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Detroit Pistons | 82 GP, 16.3 PPG, 41.6% 3‑PT, franchise-record 319 threes washingtonpost.com+2cbssports.com+2people.com+2 |
| 2023–24 | Milwaukee Bucks | 79 GP, 11.3 PPG; under investigation period |
| Career | Six teams since being drafted #19 in 2016 | Averaged 11.7 PPG across 578 games |
- Drafted 19th overall (2016), played for Denver, Minnesota, Utah, L.A. Lakers, Milwaukee, and Detroit sports.yahoo.com+8reuters.com+8cbssports.com+8.
- Notable legal history: pleaded guilty to felony threats in 2020, resulting in 78 days in jail and a 12-game suspension en.wikipedia.org+4cbssports.com+4washingtonpost.com+4.
🔍 What to Watch Moving Forward
- Federal authorities: No charges have been filed yet, but developments from prosecutors will be key.
- NBA disciplinary action: The league could impose fines or suspensions depending on investigation outcomes.
- Free-agent market: With free agency approaching (negotiations begin June 30), teams may rethink interest given the legal uncertainty espn.com+1washingtonpost.com+1.
- Detroit’s options: The Pistons are reportedly evaluating other moves—trade scenarios and alternative signings—as Beasley’s status remains in limbo people.com+7sports.yahoo.com+7reuters.com+7.
🧭 Bottom Line
Malik Beasley, fresh off a career-best season with Detroit, is now facing a federal probe into alleged gambling tied to NBA prop bets. His highly anticipated contract negotiations are paused, and while no charges so far, this situation casts a shadow over his immediate free-agent prospects and may prompt NBA disciplinary measures.
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