With Malik Beasley being cleared of a federal gambling probe, the floodgate of suitors for his services will soon open. The Detroit Pistons were all set to re-sign him to a 3-year/$42 million contract before news of the probe broke out, but they don’t have the same cap space anymore. However, they do still hold key advantages over other teams looking to sign Beasley.
Per ESPN, the most that the Pistons can offer Beasley is now $7.2 million. That’s about half of his average annual salary from his previously reported negotiation. ESPN also reported that several other teams can offer Beasley more than the Pistons’ maximum amount: the Bulls, Pacers, Pelicans, Kings, Wizards and Nets.