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NBA suspends Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley for 12 games

Malik Beasley of the Timberwolves drew a 12-game suspension from the NBA on Thursday after accepting a plea bargain deal two weeks ago for a felony charge that could be reduced to a misdemeanor.

The 24-year-old guard is averaging 20.5 points for the Wolves, who have the NBA's worst record at 7-26.

"As an organization, we fully support today's decision by the NBA," Wolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas said in a team release. "As we work together with Malik to advance his development as a player and a person, we look forward to seeing his growth.