The Minnesota Timberwolves have joined a growing list of teams monitoring Malik Beasley’s free agency, according to a report from Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Scotto noted that the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks are also keeping tabs, while the Cleveland Cavaliers are showing interest as well. Cleveland’s pursuit comes after Max Strus underwent foot surgery and is expected to miss three to four months.
Beasley, 28, is coming off a strong year with the Pistons, where he appeared in all 82 games and averaged 16.3 points per contest. His most notable contribution came from beyond the arc, where he connected on 41.6 percent of his three-point attempts.
Detroit leaned on Beasley’s shooting during its first playoff run since 2019. He averaged 14 points in a six-game series against New York, helping the Pistons cap a 44–38 season — their first winning campaign since 2016.
Despite his production, Detroit’s contract situation makes a return uncertain. Because the Pistons only hold his non-Bird rights, they can offer no more than $7.2 million on a new deal. The franchise has already added Caris LeVert, Duncan Robinson, and Javonte Green this summer, signaling a possible shift in roster priorities.
The Knicks remain in the mix after previously expressing interest, partly due to the connection with Gersson Rosas, who originally signed Beasley to a four-year, $60 million contract in Minnesota. New York has been exploring low-cost perimeter upgrades after facing Detroit in the playoffs.
Cleveland’s need for outside shooting could also keep Beasley in play. With Strus sidelined, the Cavaliers are seeking ways to bolster spacing around Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland.
Meanwhile, Minnesota’s check-in carries intrigue, given Beasley’s prior stint with the Timberwolves from 2020 to 2022. He posted a career-best 19.6 points per game during the 2020–21 season in Minnesota, making him a familiar face for the organization.
Beasley has played nine NBA seasons with six different franchises, including Denver, Utah, Los Angeles, Milwaukee, and Detroit. Now with his name cleared as target from a federal gambling investigation that briefly clouded his free agency, the sharpshooting guard has multiple potential paths as training camps approach.
