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Malik Beasley Faces Gambling Allegations, Eyes Pistons Return

9/8/2025

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Malik Beasley, a guard for the Detroit Pistons, faced gambling allegations from his time with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024.
His strong performance last season, nearly earning him the Sixth Man of the Year award, impacted his free agency prospects.
Although cleared of wrongdoing, the Pistons chose Duncan Robinson over re-signing Beasley.
Jeff Teague publicly apologized to Beasley for the backlash during the investigation.
Beasley may return to the Pistons with a potential one-year, $7 million deal.
This situation underscores the difficulties players encounter amid allegations, even when exonerated.

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Story summary

Malik Beasley, a guard for the Detroit Pistons, faced gambling allegations from his time with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024.
His strong performance last season, nearly earning him the Sixth Man of the Year award, impacted his free agency prospects.
Although cleared of wrongdoing, the Pistons chose Duncan Robinson over re-signing Beasley.
Jeff Teague publicly apologized to Beasley for the backlash during the investigation.
Beasley may return to the Pistons with a potential one-year, $7 million deal.
This situation underscores the difficulties players encounter amid allegations, even when exonerated.