Former Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley — a free agent since news of a gambling investigation broke over the summer — has reportedly signed overseas.
Beasley is nearing an agreement with Serbian ball club Partizan Belgrade on a rest-of-season contract worth $2 million, according to Nova.rs. The 29-year-old is coming off of a career season with the Pistons, but has essentially been in limbo as he awaits the conclusion of a federal gambling probe related to prop bets placed during the 2023-24 season.
Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley celebrates after making a three-point shot against the Charlotte Hornets in the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025.
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He averaged 16.3 points last season as he become one of five players in league history to make 300 3-pointers in a season. He finished second in 2024-25 NBA Sixth Man of the Year voting. Before news of the gambling probe broke in June, the Pistons were prepared to offer him a three-year, $42 million contract.
The team is off to its best start in 20 years, improving to 19-5 following a home win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday, Dec. 6. Beasley has lived in Detroit during the investigation and has been a prominent supporter of the Pistons on social media.
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