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Pistons Deny Talks With Malik Beasley as NBA Probe Keeps Him Out

The team's president says no contact has occurred and the ongoing league gambling investigation leaves Beasley ineligible for new deals until it is resolved.

Overview

  • Pistons president Trajan Langdon said the team has not spoken with Malik Beasley and that Beasley currently does not have an agent.
  • An NBA insider reported recent contact between the Pistons and Beasley’s representatives and mutual interest in a one-year return, but that account is disputed by the team’s denial.
  • Beasley missed the entire 2025–26 season while the league’s gambling probe remains open, and the investigation halted Detroit’s planned multi-year, $42 million agreement last offseason.
  • Detroit retains Beasley’s non-Bird rights and could sign him to a minimum-level contract estimated around $7.2 million once the NBA closes its investigation.
  • The Pistons added Duncan Robinson after the Beasley deal fell apart and are weighing whether to chase more perimeter shooting while managing existing roster and contract commitments.