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NBA's Malik Beasley charged with game-fixing; Pistons retract offer

7/2/2026

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Summary

Story summary

NBA player Malik Beasley allegedly manipulated his performance in four games to aid bettors, receiving bribes and a loan from teammate NBA player Ed Davis.
Malik Beasley pleaded not guilty and was released on bond.
Ed Davis remains detained.
NBA officials and the Detroit Pistons are reviewing the indictment, will cooperate with authorities, and withdrew a pending contract offer to Malik Beasley after the investigation became public.

History

Historical Context

In 1919 the Chicago White Sox threw the World Series, each conspirator receiving about $5,000, which ruined baseball’s reputation. The scandal led owners to name Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis as the first commissioner in 1920, granting him authority to ban the eight players for life and enforce integrity rules. Those standards now frame NBA accusations against Malik Beasley and Ed Davis under Detroit Pistons scrutiny.

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Story summary

NBA player Malik Beasley allegedly manipulated his performance in four games to aid bettors, receiving bribes and a loan from teammate NBA player Ed Davis.
Malik Beasley pleaded not guilty and was released on bond.
Ed Davis remains detained.
NBA officials and the Detroit Pistons are reviewing the indictment, will cooperate with authorities, and withdrew a pending contract offer to Malik Beasley after the investigation became public.

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