Former NBA player Ed Davis has signaled his intent to plead guilty to federal charges related to a sports betting scheme. The 37-year-old, who played 12 seasons in the league, initially pleaded not guilty to charges including bribery and wire fraud conspiracy. A judge has asked a federal magistrate to schedule a hearing for him to change his plea.
Davis is one of six defendants in the case, which alleges he and former teammate Malik Beasley worked together to manipulate games during the 2023-24 season. Prosecutors say Beasley received bribes to underperform, with the money often used to pay off debts to Davis. Beasley agreed to plead guilty last week and is scheduled to formalize his plea on Dec. 9.
Davis' former agent, Paolo Zamorano, remains the only defendant who has not pleaded guilty.
Source: ESPN NBA · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing