Malik Beasley pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges alleging that he altered his play in certain games in 2024 to benefit sports bettors and ease his own debts.
The charges focus on claims that Beasley’s on-court performance was intentionally affected in specific contests as part of a gambling-related scheme. Beasley entered the not guilty plea as the legal process begins to move forward.
The allegations come amid continued scrutiny across professional sports regarding gambling integrity and the relationship between athletes, betting markets and league rules. No further details were provided regarding the specific games involved or the next steps in the case.