Amid a probe by the U.S. District Attorney’s office into alleged gambling activities by Pistons free agent guard Malik Beasley, Detroit is mulling a different approach this offseason, Grant Afseth reports in an RG.org story. Talks between the Pistons and Beasley have stalled, despite previous momentum on a multiyear deal, according to Afseth’s sources. Beasley, who was one of … [Read more...] about Pistons Eyeing LeVert, Alexander-Walker Amid Beasley Gambling Allegations
Stein’s Latest: NAW, Schröder, Jerome, Grimes, Kornet, Nuggets
The Pistons and the Hawks have been described as the two best bets to sign Nickeil Alexander-Walker away from the Timberwolves when free agency gets underway, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line (Substack link). Both Detroit and Atlanta have previously been reported as potential suitors for Alexander-Walker, along with teams like the Clippers and Magic. The expectation is … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: NAW, Schröder, Jerome, Grimes, Kornet, Nuggets
Malik Beasley Under Investigation For Gambling Allegations
Pistons guard Malik Beasley is under investigation by the U.S. District Attorney’s office for gambling allegations involving NBA games and prop bets, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link). “An investigation is not a charge,” Beasley’s attorney, Steve Haney, told Charania. “Malik is afforded the same right of the presumption of innocence as anyone else under the … [Read more...] about Malik Beasley Under Investigation For Gambling Allegations
Pistons, Clippers Eyeing Nickeil Alexander-Walker?
After the Timberwolves reached a five-year, $125MM contract agreement with big man Naz Reid on Friday, there’s a “growing belief” that they’ll bring back power forward Julius Randle on a new multiyear deal as well, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). That might make Nickeil Alexander-Walker the odd man out in Minnesota, since re-signing the free agent guard … [Read more...] about Pistons, Clippers Eyeing Nickeil Alexander-Walker?
Pistons To Sign Dawson Garcia
The Pistons have agreed to sign undrafted free agent Dawson Garcia, reports Darren Wolfson of SKOR North and KSTP (via Twitter). The details of the deal are unspecified, but it’s likely a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract. An Exhibit 10 could be converted to a two-way deal before the season or would put Garcia in line for a bonus worth up to $85K if he’s waived and then spends … [Read more...] about Pistons To Sign Dawson Garcia