Overview

• Beasley remains uncharged as his attorneys told ESPN he is no longer a target of the Eastern District of New York’s federal gambling investigation tied to suspicious prop-bet activity.
• Front Office Sports reported he is still considered a subject of the probe, a technical distinction from being a target that carries significant perception and contractual implications.
• ESPN’s push alert and story by Shams Charania highlighting the 'not a target' update drew criticism from media watchdogs for lacking the fuller context provided by other outlets.
• Free-agency talks were paused on the eve of the market opening and a reported three-year, $42 million Pistons deal stalled, though several teams have since maintained contact with his representatives.
• Reporting also details mounting off-court fallout connected to the probe, including a lawsuit from his former agency and an eviction tied to escalating costs.