Former Milwaukee Bucks guard Malik Beasley no longer has the NBA and FBI on his tail as he has been cleared of any gambling-related violations and with what he showed from last season, it should not take some time for him to find a new team.
Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley (5) dribbles on Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20)
Oct 6, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley (5) dribbles on Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green (20) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
It can’t be the Bucks though as the team already has an array of designated three point shooters and their cap space suggests they can’t afford him.
Beasley finished the 2024-2025 season as no. 2 in most made three behind the Minnesota Timberwolves. He helped the Detroit Pistons return to the playoffs for the first time since 2019.
He was dropped by his former team shortly after he got embroiled in a gambling controversy, with some reports saying he is deep in debts like with dentist and a barber.
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
The 28-year-old guard played all 82 regular season games for Detroit and averaged 16.3 points per outing.
He has been celared and now, he’s looking for a new team.
Malik Beasley is targeted by Milwaukee Bucks’ rivals
Beasley might not leave the East as two teams reportedly targeting him are the Cleveland Cavaliers and the New York Knicks, two of the favorites to win the conference.
Knicks emerge as the leaders to get his services because of their senior VP’s his history with the player.
The Knicks and Cavaliers have checked in on Malik Beasley, sources told @hoopshype. Knicks executive Gersson Rosas signed Beasley to a four-year, $60M deal with the Timberwolves. Knicks and Cavs have minimum deals to offer. Beasley is no longer a target of a federal investigation
— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) August 24, 2025
Milwaukee Bucks vs New York Knicks
Mar 28, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks forward Chris Livingston (7) in the second half at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
Beasley is looking for a bigger deal. He was supposed to get around $42 million for three years with the Pistons before his scandal. The Brooklyn Nets may also be among those who would pay him.
Here are the teams that could offer Malik Beasley more than the $7.2M DET can offer using his Non-Bird rights:
BKN: $15M in cap space
CHA: $14.1M NTMLE
CHI: $14.1M NTMLE
IND: $13.5M of NTMLE
MIA: $7.3M of NTMLE
OKC: $8.5M of NTMLE
SAC: $7.3M of NTMLE
WAS: $14.1M NTMLE
GSW could…
— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) August 22, 2025
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