The NBA is conducting its own investigation into Malik Beasley related to allegations of improper gambling on games and prop bets, the league confirmed to ESPN’s David Purdum. Beasley is “fully cooperating” in that probe, attorney Steve Haney told ESPN. Word broke in June, just ahead of his free agency, that the veteran sharpshooter was under investigation by the U.S. District … [Read more...] about NBA Conducting Own Investigation Into Malik Beasley
NBA 2025 Offseason Check-In: Detroit Pistons
Hoops Rumors is checking in on the 2025 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, recapping the summer’s free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more. We’ll take a look at each team’s offseason moves and consider what might still be coming before the regular season begins. Today, we’re focusing on the Detroit Pistons. Free agent signings Duncan Robinson: Three years, … [Read more...] about NBA 2025 Offseason Check-In: Detroit Pistons
Central Notes: Beasley, Pistons, Cavaliers
Free agent former Pistons swingman Malik Beasley has touched back down in Detroit, reports Robert Snell of The Detroit News (subscriber link). After coughing up $38K in delinquent money owed, he has moved back into the apartment from which he was evicted last month. According to Snell, the 6’4″ sharpshooter maintains interest in re-signing with the Pistons for the 2025/26 … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Beasley, Pistons, Cavaliers
And-Ones: Top Wings, Expectations, Hughes, G League Trade
LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard stand atop The Bounce’s ranking of the NBA’s top 40 wins, according to The Athletic’s Zach Harper, who classifies those three stars as all-time legends who are still elite. Harper’s second tier, comprised of All-NBA level performers, includes Jimmy Butler, Jaylen Brown, Paul George and Jalen Williams. We have more from the basketball … [Read more...] about And-Ones: Top Wings, Expectations, Hughes, G League Trade
Fischer’s Latest: Beasley, Warriors, Brogdon, Highsmith, More
The status of free agent wing Malik Beasley is somewhat murky at the moment, writes Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). While Beasley’s lawyers told ESPN their client is no longer the “target” of a federal gambling probe, a subsequent report said he was still a “subject” and could still face legal challenges. Beasley is also expected to be investigated by the NBA, … [Read more...] about Fischer’s Latest: Beasley, Warriors, Brogdon, Highsmith, More