Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley is currently under investigation. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the U.S. District Attorney’s office is looking into allegations of Beasley being involved in gambling related to NBA games and prop bets.
This news has generated major stir within the NBA community, prompting several analysts to share their perspectives on the situation. Meanwhile, new viral clips have emerged that allegedly show Beasley engaging in suspicious plays amid the ongoing gambling investigation.
A recent video that surfaced on X (formerly Twitter) captured Beasley’s unusual performance during the Milwaukee Bucks and Golden State Warriors game. In the video, while Beasley was defending against a Warriors player, the player gestured in a specific direction.
Malik Beasley 100% going to jail 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/GvS0nOed38
— BricksCenter (@BricksCenter) June 29, 2025
The Warriors’ player then quickly charged in that direction and made a layup, while Beasley didn’t put forth much defensive effort. This video quickly went viral on social media, prompting fans to actively discuss it in the comments section.
Beasley’s Defense Attorney Clarifies Absence Of Charges For Client
The Investigators are actively investigating Beasley’s Gambling during the Milwaukee Bucks and Potland Trail Blazers on 31 january 2024. Meanwhile Beasley’s attorney Steve Haney emphasized that his client faces no charges at this time.
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“An investigation is not a charge,” Beasley’s attorney, Steve Haney, told ESPN. “Malik is afforded the same right of the presumption of innocence as anyone else under the U.S. constitution. As of now he has not been charged with anything.” Via ESPN’s Shams Charania.
“An investigation is not a charge,” Beasley’s attorney, Steve Haney, told ESPN. “Malik is afforded the same right of the presumption of innocence as anyone else under the U.S. constitution. As of now he has not been charged with anything.” https://t.co/unbbDwlWwL
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 29, 2025
Beasley delivered stellar performances for the Pistons during the 2024-25 NBA season. He helped lead the team to the postseason, finishing the regular season in 6th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 44-38. However, the Pistons’ quest for the championship ended in the first round of the playoffs against the New York Knicks. Throughout the season, Beasley averaged 16.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists over 82 games.
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