Malik Beasley Reportedly Negotiating Plea Deal With Justice Department
Former NBA player Malik Beasley is reportedly negotiating a plea deal with the Department of Justice over charges that he altered his game performance to benefit sports bettors and pay off debts. He had previously entered a not guilty plea.
Topeka, KS, October 24, 2026 —
Former NBA player Malik Beasley is reportedly negotiating a plea deal with the Department of Justice over charges alleging that he altered his game performance to benefit sports bettors and pay off debts. Beasley had previously entered a not guilty plea.
The reported negotiations mark a development in a case involving allegations about Beasley’s conduct and sports betting. The information available does not state the terms of a proposed deal, whether an agreement has been reached, or whether any plea change has been filed in court. It also does not identify the specific charges.
The allegation that Beasley altered his performance remains an allegation; the summary provided does not report a finding of guilt. His earlier not guilty plea indicates that he had denied the charges at that stage of the proceedings. No statement from Beasley or his representatives, or from the Department of Justice, was included in the information provided.
Other key details were not provided, including when the negotiations began, where the case is being handled, the specific conduct alleged, and any scheduled court dates. The available information also does not say whether the alleged conduct involved a particular game, team, or betting transaction.
Until further details are available, the reported negotiations do not establish that a plea agreement has been finalized or that the allegations have been resolved. The status of any proposed agreement and the next steps in the case remain unclear from the information provided.
Story summarized from the original created by KIMBERLEE KRUESI, Associated Press on www.ksnt.com, see more information here.
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