Free-agent guard Malik Beasley and the Detroit Pistons may not be finished with each other just yet. According to the Detroit Free Press, Beasley’s attorney Steve Haney said his client is open to a return if there is a viable path.
“I do know that Malik Beasley, if there’s a pathway, would like to look at being considered to play for Detroit again next season,” Haney told the outlet. He added that Beasley has “a lot of love for Detroit” but acknowledged questions remain about money and fit.
The 28-year-old guard is currently waiting for the outcome of an NBA investigation tied to a federal gambling case earlier this summer. Federal authorities cleared Beasley of any wrongdoing, but the league launched its own misconduct review under the collective bargaining agreement.
Haney noted the ongoing probe has slowed his client’s free agency. “This news of the investigation… definitely caused him to lose some opportunity in free agency,” he said, stressing that Beasley has cooperated fully with the league.
Beasley is coming off a standout season with the Pistons, where he averaged 16.3 points per game while shooting 41.6 percent from three. He played in all 82 regular-season games, giving Detroit reliable spacing and scoring depth.
In the playoffs, he maintained strong production, averaging 14 points per game in the series against the New York Knicks. His consistency established him as one of Detroit’s most dependable perimeter threats.
Despite that success, the Pistons’ financial situation complicates a reunion. With only non-Bird rights, Detroit can offer Beasley up to $7.2 million. Other teams with more flexibility could step in with stronger offers.
The Pistons have also added multiple wings this offseason, including Caris LeVert, Duncan Robinson, and Javonte Green, creating competition for minutes at Beasley’s position.
Still, several teams are keeping tabs on his availability. The Minnesota Timberwolves, where he once averaged a career-best 19.6 points per game, are a potential landing spot. The Knicks and Cavaliers are also monitoring the situation.
For now, Beasley’s return to Detroit hinges on two factors: the NBA’s investigation and the Pistons’ roster priorities. Until both are resolved, his free agency will remain on hold.
