New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers eyeing Malik Beasley amid federal investigation fallout.
Malik Beasley is attracting attention from the New York Knicks and the Cleveland Cavaliers following a federal investigation that has cleared him of alleged wrongdoings related to NBA games gambling and prop bets.
Stefan Bondy of the New York Post reported the Knicks’ interest in Beasley’s services, while HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto listed the Cavaliers as another potential suitor in the Eastern Conference.
Both teams, with the highest payrolls in the East, can only offer Beasley a minimum salary, a significant drop from his projected earnings.
Beasley, who had an impressive season with the Detroit Pistons, faces the challenge of rebuilding his reputation amid the fallout of the investigation.
His stellar performance last season, including averaging 16.3 points and being a top three-point shooter, had positioned him for a lucrative contract before the investigation.
With teams like the Knicks and Cavaliers willing to provide Beasley with an opportunity to showcase his skills on a one-year deal, the sharpshooter aims to prove himself once again.