What's happened
Beasley has been arraigned in a Brooklyn federal court amid a wider federal gambling probe. He and Paolo Zamorano have pleaded not guilty. Beasley is accused of fixing or attempting to fix several games in 2024 while with the Milwaukee Bucks. They were released on bond and await a status conference on Aug. 6. The indictment also ties several other figures to the scheme.
What's behind the headline?
Key questions for readers
- What is the scope of the investigation, and who else is implicated?
- How credible are the allegations of game-fixing tied to Beasley’s salary and debts?
- What could be the financial and reputational impact for the players involved?
What to watch next
- The Aug. 6 status conference will determine next steps in the case.
- Further court filings may reveal more about the bribery scheme and targeted games.
How we got here
The case forms part of a broad federal gambling investigation that has led to dozens of arrests. Beasley, a 29-year-old former NBA guard who has played for six teams, has recently spent a season playing for a Puerto Rican club co-owned by Bad Bunny.
Our analysis
- Independent: Beasley arraignment coverage, detailing the plea and court appearance. - New York Post: Parallel coverage with quotes from Beasley’s lawyer and prosecutors. - Associated Press: Context on the broader gambling investigation and related defendants.
Go deeper
- What charges have been filed against Beasley and Zamorano?
- When is the next court date and what could it mean for the defendants?
- How does this fit into the wider investigation with other players named in the indictment?
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