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Malik Beasley: Free Agent Pursued Amid Legal Uncertainties

8/31/2025

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Malik Beasley, 28, is a free agent after averaging 16.3 points and 41.6% shooting from three-point range with the Detroit Pistons.
He was cleared of major charges in a gambling investigation, though some legal uncertainties persist.
The Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Pistons are interested in signing him, but no deals are close.
The Golden State Warriors are prioritizing Al Horford over Beasley.

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Story summary

Malik Beasley, 28, is a free agent after averaging 16.3 points and 41.6% shooting from three-point range with the Detroit Pistons.
He was cleared of major charges in a gambling investigation, though some legal uncertainties persist.
The Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Knicks, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Pistons are interested in signing him, but no deals are close.
The Golden State Warriors are prioritizing Al Horford over Beasley.