Summer hasn’t been that kind to one-season Milwaukee Bucks guard Malik Beasley who last played for the Detroit Pistons.
The 28-year-old shooter ended the 2024-25 season by almost becoming the three points made leader but then what happened after the Pistons got eliminated in the first round was a downpour of problems for him.
Milwaukee Bucks, Malik Beasley
Apr 30, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Malik Beasley (5) talks with referee Scott Foster (48) during the third quarter against the Indiana Pacers during game five of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
At the center of everything is his gambling debt. He is currently not affiliated with any team as he is subjected to federal investigations for violations of the league’s gambling rules when he was still wearing Bucks uniform.
Other issues he is currently dealing with is the case file against him by a barber from Milwaukee when he was still playing for the city. It is alleged that he owes local business Cairo Cuts around $26,827. He was taken to court and the business won in January.
Another is a dentist he allegedly owes $34,390.
With all these issues hounding Beasley, he remains defiant. He said the media is judging him without knowing the full story.
Malik Beasley, Detroit Pistons
Nov 29, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley (5) celebrates a shot in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
“People were saying some crazy things in the media, people judging me. I’ll tell you one thing I have a chip on my shoulder I’m ready to destroy anyone in front of me, I’m ready to prove again I belong in this league,” he said in a Snapchat clip.
Malik Beasley on Snapchat
“People were saying some crazy things in the media, people judging me. I’ll tell you one thing I have a chip on my shoulder I’m ready to destroy anyone in front of me, I’m ready to prove again I belong in this league.” pic.twitter.com/qKBDFKKJW7
— Pistons Talk (@Pistons__Talk) August 6, 2025
Malik Beasley’s problems pile up
Although defiant, he admits he has made mistakes.
“You know, people judge me. Have I made mistakes in my life? Yes. Am I proud of those mistakes? No. I’m human. But, you know, I know what I know. Like I said, my girl, summer continues, you know, until something else is done.”
He better put in work because the battle could get worse for him as he is now involved in another financial mess up and this time, with a fellow NBA personality.
Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gibert
May 21, 2019; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert speaks at a press conference introducing John Beilein as the head coach of the team at Cleveland Clinic Courts. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Beasley was reportedly evicted from a high-rise apartment he’s living in in Detroit and this apartment at the Stott which operates under Bedrock Detroit by Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert’s business portfolio.
The NBA veteran, who let go by the Pistons shortly after his gambling controversy, owed them $21,500 and the case has already been taken to court although the player did not respond, resulting in a default judgment being filed against him.
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