Knicks, Cavaliers Pursue Malik Beasley After Federal Gambling Clearance

Malik Beasley has been cleared of any involvement in a federal gambling investigation, reopening his prospects in the 2025 NBA free agency market. Prior to this resolution, Beasley's potential three-year, $42 million deal with the Detroit Pistons was withdrawn, and interest from other teams was paused. Now, with the investigation behind him, Beasley is drawing renewed attention from teams like the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers, although both can only offer veteran minimum contracts due to salary cap restrictions. Beasley, a prolific three-point shooter who averaged 16.3 points per game last season, broke the Pistons' single-season three-point record and proved valuable when playing alongside Cade Cunningham. Despite the limited financial offers, teams view Beasley as a valuable asset who can provide much-needed shooting depth and offensive boost off the bench. The Pistons remain interested in re-signing him at a reduced salary, but Beasley might explore other options, especially given his prior disappointment with the Pistons' withdrawal of their initial offer.