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The future of Malik Beasley in basketball is uncertain due to a reported federal investigation into his alleged involvement in gambling related to NBA games and prop bets.
Beasley, who played for the Detroit Pistons during the 2024-25 NBA season, was living in downtown Detroit until recently. An eviction order was filed against the 28-year-old after he was sued for failing to make rental payments to the landlord.
Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley, #5, looks on against the Miami Heat during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center in Miami on March 19, 2025. (Sam Navarro/Imagn Images)
Beasley previously faced legal action over rental payment disputes and was sued for allegedly missing payments totaling $21,500 for his downtown unit owned by Bedrock Detroit, a company linked to Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert.
A default judgment was issued after Beasley failed to respond to the second lawsuit.
Reports suggested that Beasley’s representatives were in discussions with the Pistons for a possible multi-year contract before news of the federal gambling probe emerged.
Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley, #5, reacts during the second quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center in Minneapolis on March 30, 2025. (Matt Krohn/Imagn Images)
Beasley’s attorney, Steve Haney, stated that his client has not been charged with a crime.
In addition to the rent dispute, Hazan Sports Management Group filed a lawsuit against Beasley for breaching his contract and failing to repay a $650,000 advance before the contract was terminated.
Malik Beasley, #5 of the Detroit Pistons, looks on against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Little Caesars Arena on March 15, 2025 in Detroit. (Nic Antaya/Getty Images)
Despite the recent challenges, Beasley hinted at a possible return to Detroit and mentioned interest from other NBA teams in his services.
“We gotta be prepared to come back to the Pistons, or, like I said, there’s some other teams interested as well,” Beasley said in a social media post.
Beasley averaged 16.3 points and 2.6 rebounds per game last season.
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