One of the biggest stories of this offseason has unfortunately been the Malik Beasley saga. Just before free agency began, a report came out that he is being investigated by the US District Attorney’s office in relation to irregular gambling in the 2023-24 season. This news has potentially huge ramifications not only for Malik Beasley and the Pistons but for the NBA as a whole.
Immediately after the report came out, Beasley’s attorney Steve Haney issued a statement that “an investigation is not a charge”. This quote was to reinforce his client’s presumption of innocence until proven guilty, a principle which has not been followed by fans on social media.