The Pistons have operated throughout the offseason keeping one roster spot open, and they may have just gotten the big break they were looking for to fill it. After weeks of uncertainty, Malik Beasley has reportedly been informed that the federal gambling probe into his play turned up empty. This leaves Beasley eligible to take the Pistons’ last roster spot, but that might not actually solve the team’s biggest issues.
Let’s start with what Beasley could bring to the table: exceptional shooting. Last season we saw a sharpshooting masterpiece of a season that has rarely been replicated in NBA history.