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Malik Beasley cleared in federal gambling investigation
Source: https://www.detroitbadboys.com/pist...ley-cleared-in-federal-gambling-investigation
Happy Friday, Pistons fans!
Shams Charania of ESPN is reporting that free agent Malik Beasley is no longer being investigated for any wrongdoing in the gambling case that has taken place over the past few months.
Beasley’s agent Steve Haney shared some thoughts to Shams: “An allegation with no charge, indictment, or conviction should never have the catastrophic consequence this has caused Malik. This has literally been the opposite of the presumption of innocence.”
There’s no doubt that the timing of this investigation cost Malik Beasley millions of dollars. It was rumored that Detroit planned to offer a three-year $42 million deal at the start of free agency, but the Pistons have to pivot once the investigation was announced.
The Brooklyn Nets still have cap space left if they want to sign Beasley, and a team that still has an exception left could also try to acquire him. Malik’s cap hold with Detroit was $7.2 million, and perhaps a one-year deal at that price would be enough to bring him back for another season. It’s possible Beasley may only see a minimum contract due to how late into free agency we are, and he can try to land a big contract again next summer. However, here’s what DBB’s Kyle Metz sharing what Detroit can offer him:
Would you like to see the Pistons use their last roster spot on Beasley?
Source: https://www.detroitbadboys.com/pist...ley-cleared-in-federal-gambling-investigation