Steve Kerr, Golden State Warriors
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Steve Kerr, Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors find themselves in an unusual position this offseason — sitting on their hands while other contenders make splashes. But that strategic patience might just pay off in a big way.
Enter Malik Beasley, the sharpshooting guard who recently hit the free-agent market after being cleared of federal gambling investigation charges. According to CBS Sports’ Robby Kalland, the Warriors have emerged as a “wild card contender” for Beasley’s services — and they have the financial flexibility to make it happen.
Breaking: Malik Beasley is no longer a target of the federal gambling investigation conducted by the Eastern District of New York, his attorneys Steve Haney and Mike Schachter told ESPN. This potentially reopens free agency for one of the NBA's top shooters. pic.twitter.com/elbC09hprW
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Beasley: The Next Splash Brother?
Beasley’s production last season with the Detroit Pistons was nothing short of elite. The 28-year-old averaged 16.3 points per game while shooting a blistering 41.6% from three-point range on over nine attempts per contest — exactly the type of volume shooting that made the Warriors dynasty so formidable.
Those numbers would immediately place Beasley among Golden State’s most dangerous perimeter threats, raising the possibility of a new iteration of the “Splash Brothers” alongside Stephen Curry.
Warriors’ Cap Situation Creates Perfect Storm
The Warriors’ deliberate approach this summer, shaped by the ongoing Jonathan Kuminga contract standoff, has positioned them well for a pursuit of Beasley.
Golden State currently sits $25 million under the first apron, providing multiple pathways to add the veteran shooter even after finalizing other expected signings. They’re anticipated to use their mid-level exception on Al Horford and De’Anthony Melton once Kuminga’s situation is resolved — but their cap flexibility leaves room to chase Beasley via the bi-annual exception or an $8.7 million trade exception.
Warriors Improve Depth
While the Warriors already have Buddy Hield slated for minutes at shooting guard, Kalland noted that “the Warriors know as well as anyone that you can’t have too much shooting on the roster.”
A guard rotation featuring Curry, Beasley, Hield, and Brandin Podziemski would give Golden State an abundance of perimeter firepower. For playoff runs where injuries and foul trouble can shift everything, that depth could prove invaluable.
Steve Kerr has long maximized elite shooters within his system. Beasley’s mix of off-the-dribble creation and catch-and-shoot efficiency makes him an ideal fit for Golden State’s motion offense.
What Comes Next?
For a franchise synonymous with three-point shooting, adding one of the league’s most prolific marksmen feels like a natural move. The question isn’t whether Beasley would thrive in Golden State’s system. It’s whether the Warriors can capitalize on this unexpected opportunity.
With their unique financial position. And their championship window still open. Don’t be surprised if Golden State emerges from the pack to land this sharpshooter. It could be the under-the-radar move. The kind that helps fuel another deep playoff run in the Bay Area.