Malik Beasley is the third guard Cleveland needs, but expressing interest before he receives NBA clearance is risky.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly interested in signing sharpshooting unrestricted free agent Malik Beasley. In doing so, Cleveland would be getting the upgrade they need at the backup shooting guard position. Unfortunately, he's still in danger of facing a suspension due to the NBA's internal investigation of his potential involvement in improper gambling.
As such, there's risk in expressing interest in signing Beasley and potentially alienating the current reserves if it fails to pan out—an issue that would be instantly resolved if he's successfully acquired.