The NBA has another gambling scandal. Beasley is investigated and has hit 200 three-pointers in a single season

NBA is in a gambling storm again!

According to authoritative journalist Shams Charania, Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley is under investigation by the U.S. District Attorney's Office and is suspected of participating in gambling activities related to NBA games. This news has put the sharpshooter, who was about to renew his contract with the Pistons for three years and 42 million, into the biggest crisis of his career. Details of the investigation were exposed. According to sources, the focus of the investigation is on: Whether Beasley is involved in illegal sports betting? Whether there is any correlation between behavior that affects the game and known gambling groups? Beasley's lawyer Steve Haney responded urgently: "The investigation is not an allegation. According to the U.S. Constitution, Malik enjoys the right to presumption of innocence. He has not been charged at the moment. "But the NBA has initiated an internal investigation process.

Basley ushered in an explosion last season:

82 regular season games, averaging 16.3 points, 41.6% of three-pointers (7th in the league)

hit 200+ three-pointers (third in the history of the Pistons)

playoff three-pointers hit 33.9%

Beasley, who was in his year of playing (27 years old), is expected to sign the biggest contract in his career. Now the contract renewal negotiations have been urgently stopped by the Pistons. The team management said it would wait for the investigation results before deciding on the next step.

According to ESPN salary expert Bobby Marks, if Beasley is suspended for more than 25 games, the Pistons have the right to unilaterally terminate the renewal negotiations, and may even invoke "ethical terms" to refuse to pay the signed fee.

This incident reminds of the previous case of Raptors player Jontai Porter:

Potter was suspended for life for the league for illegal betting

Abnormal betting behavior involving 13 games

The NBA directly led to the amendment of the gambling regulatory regulations

League spokesman Mike Bass emphasized: "The NBA adopts a zero-tolerance policy for any gambling behavior and will fully cooperate with the law enforcement investigation. "

Although the data is impressive, Beasley's defensive shortcomings have long been criticized. In the 2024-25 season, his defensive efficiency was 116.3, ranking last by 15% among players in the same position, and his playoffs became the focus of opponents.

The current betting investigation is exposed, which may not only affect its competitive state, but also have an impact on the team's chemical reaction. - Just imagine, when a teammate knows that a player may be betting on his own losing, how will the locker room trust system be maintained?

From averaging 16 points to a bet survey subject, Beasley's life trajectory took a sharp turn in just one week. As the investigation deepens, it is still unknown whether he can clear the suspicion and whether the 42 million contract can be lost and regained.