The one certainty going into this off-season for the Detroit Pistons was that the team and pending free agent wing Malik Beasley were both committed to signing long-term in Detroit. So much for that.
Beasley is being investigated for NBA-related gambling and prop bets, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
BREAKING: The U.S. District Attorney’s office is investigating Detroit Pistons guard Malik Beasley on allegations of gambling related to NBA games and prop bets, sources told ESPN. Serious development surrounding one of the top NBA free agents. pic.twitter.com/U0W1QONYva
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 29, 2025
Making matters even worse, Charania reports the two sides were on the verge of a new $42 million deal to bring Beasley back to the Pistons.