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Former NBA player Ed Davis has signaled his intent to plead guilty in a federal sports betting case in the Eastern District of New York, according to ESPN’s reporting on a docket entry.
Davis initially pleaded not guilty to four federal charges, including bribery in sporting contests and wire fraud conspiracy. The judge overseeing the case has asked a federal magistrate to schedule a hearing for Davis to change his plea.
Prosecutors allege scheme targeted at least four games
The case alleges that Davis and Malik Beasley worked together in a sports gambling scheme targeting at least four games during the 2023-24 season.
Prosecutors allege Beasley received bribes to deliberately underperform in games. They also allege that the money was often used to reduce or pay off debts Beasley owed to Davis.
According to the indictment cited by ESPN, Davis texted Beasley in December 2023: “We can make some good money.”
Davis, 37, is one of six defendants in the case. A former North Carolina forward and first-round draft pick, he spent 12 years in the NBA with eight teams. He and Beasley were teammates during the 2020-21 season, and Davis last played in the NBA for the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2022.
Davis’ attorney declines further comment
John Adams, one of Davis’ attorneys, told ESPN he had no further comment beyond the docket entry. A spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of New York also had no further comment.
Davis’ agent, Paolo Zamorano, is the only defendant who has neither pleaded guilty nor signaled an intent to do so, according to ESPN.
Beasley’s plea hearing scheduled for Dec. 9
Beasley agreed to plead guilty last week as part of a deal with prosecutors. He is scheduled to formally change his plea at a Dec. 9 hearing.
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Source: As reported by ESPN.
