The legalization by 38 states and normalization by leagues and media of betting has sparked a rash of incidents for sports other than pro football.

On Wednesday, David Purdum of ESPN.com reported that the NBA is investigating free-agent guard Malik Beasley for gambling allegations.

The situation flows from suspicion of gambling on NBA games and prop bets during the 2023-24 season, when Beasley played for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Attorney Steve Haney told ESPN that Beasley is “fully cooperating” with the NBA’s investigation.

The NBA’s investigation is believed, per Purdum, to be in its final stages.

Beasley has been investigated by federal authorities over the same allegations. There have been conflicting reports as to whether Beasley has been cleared.

Last year, the NBA banned for li

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