Malik Beasley has finally been cleared of a federal gambling probe after a months-long investigation. To his credit, Beasley continued to state his innocence throughout the saga and appeared confident that he would return to the league next season. Still, his offseason and future were dramatically impacted by this event and he might not be the last NBA player that suffers such consequences.
Malik Beasley: Victim of the Sports Gambling Complex
News of the investigation into Beasley broke just before free agency opened for the NBA. There were reports that the Pistons were ready to offer him a contract for three years and worth $42 million after his historic shooting last season.