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Malik Beasley No Longer a Federal Target in Gambling Probe, Lawyers Say

The shift revives his free agency prospects, with Detroit’s prior $42 million proposal no longer available after subsequent cap moves.

May 1, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley (5) fires up the crowd in the first half against the New York Knicks during game six of first round for the 2024 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Attorneys for Beasley said the Eastern District of New York now does not consider him a target in its 2023-24 gambling inquiry, and he remains uncharged.
  • The U.S. Attorney’s Office declined to comment, and the NBA has conducted its own cooperation with prosecutors separate from any league discipline.
  • ESPN previously reported the probe followed atypical wagering on Beasley’s player props, including a sharp move on the under 2.5 rebounds before a Jan. 31, 2024 Bucks game in which he finished with six rebounds.
  • The Pistons’ expected three-year, $42 million deal evaporated when the investigation surfaced; after using the midlevel on Caris LeVert and adding Duncan Robinson and Javonte Green, Detroit can now offer about $7.2 million via Non-Bird rights.
  • Teams have monitored his status, with ESPN noting several clubs holding exceptions above $7.2 million and SNY reporting the Knicks did background work though they can only offer the minimum, while legal and NBA-enforcement uncertainties still factor into offers.