Malik Beasley Remains Subject of NBA and Federal Gambling Probes, Free Agency Status Uncertain

Malik Beasley is currently a subject in both an ongoing federal gambling investigation by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York and a separate probe by the NBA, as confirmed by Commissioner Adam Silver on September 11, 2025. While no longer the central target, the investigation, which includes scrutiny of prop bets on games he played with the Milwaukee Bucks in 2024, has significantly impacted his free agency. Beasley, who averaged 16.3 points and shot 41.6% from three-point range for the Pistons last season and finished second in Sixth Man of the Year voting, was reportedly in discussions for a three-year, $42 million deal with Detroit before the news broke. Now, despite being a top free agent, teams are keeping their distance, and Detroit has since signed Caris LeVert and Duncan Robinson. Beasley is cooperating with the investigations, but his market remains frozen until the matters are resolved.