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Report: Michael Beasley Suspended Five Games for Violating NBA's Anti-Drug Policy

Free agent forward Michael Beasley has been suspended for five games for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania.

Beasley was traded by the Lakers to the Clippers on Feb. 7 but waived two days later ahead of the trade deadline. If he signs with a team, his suspension will start during the season.

Last year, Beasley averaged 7 points and 2.3 rebounds in the fewest minutes per game of his career (10.7). His performance last year dipped after a strong 2017-18 campaign where he put up 13.2 points and 5.