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Malik Beasley is negotiating a potential plea deal with federal prosecutors, though his attorney says the former NBA guard has not agreed to plead guilty.

Prosecutors accuse Beasley of manipulating his scoring and rebounding totals in at least four Milwaukee Bucks games during the 2023–24 season so gamblers could profit.

Beasley initially pleaded not guilty to bribery, fraud and money-laundering conspiracy charges, but a court notice indicates he intends to change his plea.

Former NBA player Malik Beasley is reportedly working towards a plea agreement with federal prosecutors in connection with an alleged gambling scheme involving the manipulation of his performances during NBA games.

According to ESPN , Beasley's attorney, Steve Haney, confirmed Saturday (October 24) that the 29-year-old is negotiating a potential deal with the Department of Justice. However, Haney emphasized that his client has not officially agreed to plead guilty.…