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Former Blazers Forward Pleads Guilty to Gambling Charges

Former Portland Trail Blazers forward Ed David intends to plead guilty to federal gambling charges. ESPN reported the news yesterday. Davis, the former North Carolina forward and first-round draft pick, initially pleaded not guilty to four federal charges, including bribery…

By Dave Deckard · Blazer's Edge

Published: Saturday, 7 November 2026 at 7:31 PM

Key Things to Know

Former Trail Blazers forward Ed Davis intends to plead guilty to federal gambling charges.
A judge requested a hearing for Davis to change his initial not-guilty plea to federal conspiracy charges.
Davis is accused of conspiring with NBA player Malik Beasley to manipulate game statistics during the 2023-24 season.

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Former Portland Trail Blazers forward Ed Davis intends to plead guilty to federal gambling charges, according to an ESPN report. A federal judge scheduled a hearing for Davis to formally change his plea after he initially pleaded not guilty to four federal charges, which included bribery in sporting contests and wire fraud conspiracy.

Davis is accused of conspiring with NBA player Malik Beasley to fix statistical outcomes of games during the 2023-24 NBA season. Representatives for Davis and the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Eastern District of New York declined to provide additional comment.

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