Overview

• Beasley’s attorneys told ESPN he is no longer a target of the Eastern District of New York investigation and remains uncharged.
• Front Office Sports and Hoops Rumors report he is still classified as a subject in the probe, and his lawyer said he has “no idea” whether charges will be filed.
• Interest has renewed from teams such as the Knicks and Cavaliers, while clubs with exceptions that could top Detroit’s $7.2 million limit include the Bulls, Pacers, Pelicans, Kings and Wizards.
• Detroit’s earlier three-year, $42 million talks were halted by the probe, and the Pistons have since committed resources to Duncan Robinson and Caris LeVert, limiting a reunion to a smaller deal.
• Media outlets criticized ESPN/Shams Charania for framing the attorney-sourced update as a clearance, with comparisons to similar confusion over Terry Rozier’s status, as the probe stems from suspicious 2023–24 prop-bet activity.