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Ex-NBA player Ed Davis intends to plead guilty in gambling case

Former NBA big man Ed Davis intends to change his plea to guilty in a federal gambling case involving Malik Beasley, according to court records reviewed by Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic. Davis initially pleaded not guilty after being indicted…

By Sam Amico · Hoopswire

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 8:35 PM

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Former NBA player Ed Davis intends to change his plea to guilty in a federal gambling case.
Davis was previously indicted on charges including sports bribery and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Prosecutors allege Davis organized a scheme for Malik Beasley to manipulate performances to profit from prop bets.

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Former NBA player Ed Davis intends to change his plea to guilty in a federal gambling case involving guard Malik Beasley, according to court records. Davis had previously pleaded not guilty after being indicted on four charges, including sports bribery and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

Prosecutors allege Davis loaned money to Beasley to cover gambling debts and organized a scheme to manipulate Beasley's on-court performance for prop betting profits during the 2023-24 season. Beasley also plans to plead guilty at a hearing scheduled for December 9.

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