Pistons guard Malik Beasley The subject of an investigation by the office of the American district prosecutor for allegations of play involving NBA games and betting, sources tell Shams Charania d’Espn (Twitter link).
“An investigation is not a charge”, Beasley’s lawyer Steve Haney told Charania. “Malik has the same right of the presumption of innocence as anyone under the American Constitution. For the moment, he has not been accused of nothing. ”
During an appearance of sportscenter (Twitter video link), Charania declares that Beasley would have placed betting on matches during the 2023/24 season.
The pistons have recognized that an investigation is underway and postpones any comments at the NBA office, according to Coty M. Davis de The Detroit News (Twitter link).
Beasley is one of the best free agents on the market, and Charania reports that he was in “serious talks” on a $ 42 million contract over three years to stay in Detroit (Twitter link). However, sources tell Charania that these negotiations are now suspended.
As Derek Bodner of Phly Sports underlines (Twitter link), Beasley has only made $ 6 million this season and the pistons only hold its Non -Birdaux RightsThis means that they planned to use the ceiling space or the intermediate level exception for the New Deal.
Beasley, who joined the pistons as a free agent last summer, finished second in the sixth man of the year. It was a powerful weapon on the bench while Detroit made a surprise appearance in the playoff series, with an average of 16.3 points per game in 82 games.
The pistons were mentioned As a principal candidate to sign Nickeil Alexander-WalkerAnd the Minnesota shooting guard could become the center of their off -season plans if they determine that Beasley’s legal problems make it too risky.
The situation with Beasley and the expected loss of Dennis Schröder In free agency, can open enough space to allow Detroit to make an offer to Alexander-Walker which exceeds the exception of $ 14.1 million intermediate level, according to CAP Expert Yossi Gozlan (Twitter link). Pistons could have $ 17 million available by giving up Tim Hardaway Jr.
