Overview

• Federal prosecutors launched a formal inquiry into allegations that Beasley wagered on his own NBA games and related prop bets during the 2023-24 season.
• A major U.S. sports betting operator flagged abnormal betting patterns on Beasley’s performance stats beginning in January 2024.
• Detroit halted negotiations on a proposed three-year extension while the investigation remains active and no charges have been filed.
• Beasley’s attorney, Steve Haney, stressed that an investigation is not a conviction and underscored his client’s constitutional right to presumption of innocence.
• The NBA confirmed it is fully cooperating with U.S. prosecutors as the league steps up efforts to protect competitive integrity following recent gambling-related cases.