Malik Beasley’s camp is pushing back on reports linking the veteran guard to Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, clarifying that conversations with the EuroLeague club never came close to a finalized deal.
Brian Jungreis, Beasley’s agent, told Front Office Sports that the situation was overstated and lacked any imminent conclusion. He said, “These are exaggerated reports. We had conversations and some framework, but nowhere close to anything closing or happening for the moment.”
Jungreis also rejected suggestions that Beasley would sign an overseas contract without an NBA out clause. “The report of no NBA out is 100% inaccurate. We’d never not have that in the case he were to play anywhere else than the NBA,” he told FOS.
Beasley added his own response during a Twitch stream on Sunday, leaving no ambiguity about his intentions. “I’m not going to Serbia… motherfu–ers know that,” he said, cutting through speculation that he might accept a mid-season European deal.
Reports from Serbian outlet Novasport had indicated that Partizan was negotiating a contract with Beasley for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
The club, sitting 16th in the EuroLeague at 5-9, has been searching for scoring and playmaking help as it attempts to recover from a difficult start.
Partizan had explored adding Beasley to bolster its offense. Team officials, including president Ostoja Mijailovic and his son Jovan, were linked to efforts to bring him in on a reported $2 million agreement.
The proposed deal would have required Beasley to remain overseas through the end of the season, delaying any NBA return until summer. That clause became a central point of dispute, as Jungreis insisted his client would never accept an arrangement that blocked a pathway back to the league.
Beasley averaged 16.3 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 1.7 assists last season with Detroit and has logged 11.7 points per game across 578 regular-season appearances. His floor spacing remains a key part of his profile, supported by a career 39.1% mark from three.
Interest from Europe emerged as Beasley continued to wait for an NBA opportunity amid an ongoing investigation into alleged gambling activity. His availability made him a target for clubs searching for mid-season reinforcements.
Partizan has faced performance concerns, scoring 82.4 points per game while allowing 87, contributing to a -4.6 point differential. The club had hoped an established shooter could stabilize its rotation during a season shaped by early struggles.
The Serbian outfit continues adjusting after the departure of coach Zeljko Obradovic, leaving pressure on the front office to address weaknesses internally.
