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Malik Beasley: Allegations of Gambling

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Re: Malik Beasley: Allegations of Gambling 

Post#341 » by bstein14 » Thu Sep 11, 2025 1:48 pm

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Billl wrote:according to espn, the league had their own investigation into beasley and it's wrapping up. That will be the last step, so hopefully he's cleared to play soon.

"The league investigation is believed to be in its final stages, according to a source familiar with the matter."
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46215307/nba-investigating-free-agent-malik-beasley-gambling

Wonder how long "final stages" are. We should know more soon-ish. Who knows when that is.

I don't put much store into Beasley and Cade/Duren being in Rome at the same time. That could mean nothing at all.

Wait for the real facts. Always.


I would bet that that they told Beasley's lawyer that they will do their investigation in a certain timeframe, so it doesn't linger on past the start of training camp.... essentially saying we'll spend a few months and if we can't find anything we'll close it up so he can move on with playing... because at some point you can't just drag it out to the detriment of the player. You either find something that is solid enough to suspend the player or you don't.

So the wraping it up scenario could just be the fact that training camp opens up September 24th.
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Re: Malik Beasley: Allegations of Gambling 

Post#342 » by Cowology » Thu Sep 11, 2025 4:47 pm

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Snakebites wrote:
Billl wrote:according to espn, the league had their own investigation into beasley and it's wrapping up. That will be the last step, so hopefully he's cleared to play soon.

"The league investigation is believed to be in its final stages, according to a source familiar with the matter."
https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/46215307/nba-investigating-free-agent-malik-beasley-gambling

Wonder how long "final stages" are. We should know more soon-ish. Who knows when that is.

I don't put much store into Beasley and Cade/Duren being in Rome at the same time. That could mean nothing at all.

Wait for the real facts. Always.


I would bet that that they told Beasley's lawyer that they will do their investigation in a certain timeframe, so it doesn't linger on past the start of training camp.... essentially saying we'll spend a few months and if we can't find anything we'll close it up so he can move on with playing... because at some point you can't just drag it out to the detriment of the player. You either find something that is solid enough to suspend the player or you don't.

So the wraping it up scenario could just be the fact that training camp opens up September 24th.
Silver also said; "As I understand it, there's still a federal investigation that's ongoing of Malik Beasley as well. We will address whatever is presented to us in his case."

Is the league waiting on those results or will thet move fwd independantly? And same goes for potential suitors.
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Re: Malik Beasley: Allegations of Gambling 

Post#343 » by Canadafan » Thu Sep 11, 2025 7:04 pm

Hmmmm. Beasley on his way to NYC now. I feel like a groupie following his every move :lol:
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Re: Malik Beasley: Allegations of Gambling 

Post#344 » by the_l_train » Thu Sep 11, 2025 7:30 pm

Canadafan wrote:Hmmmm. Beasley on his way to NYC now. I feel like a groupie following his every move :lol:


What a rollercoaster of emotion!

Hoping the next update is Landry Shamet signs with the Knicks and takes that roster spot
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Re: Malik Beasley: Allegations of Gambling 

Post#345 » by aad » Thu Sep 11, 2025 10:38 pm

Well they signed Shamet so Beasley is out for New york
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Re: Malik Beasley: Allegations of Gambling 

Post#346 » by Kilo » Fri Sep 12, 2025 12:59 pm

Brooklyn is in NY and they have wazoo money to spend. But Cam Thomas will be an absolute black hole this season, so not sure playing for the Nets would raise Beas's FA value for his next kick at the FA can.
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Re: Malik Beasley: Allegations of Gambling 

Post#347 » by zeebneeb » Fri Sep 12, 2025 4:47 pm

Those three posts about NY is peak RealGM. I love it.

This is my best place for news when I'm not up-to-date.
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Re: Malik Beasley: Allegations of Gambling 

Post#348 » by the_l_train » Fri Sep 12, 2025 5:38 pm

Not sure why I’m not taking Brooklyn seriously as a team for Beasley.

Makes total sense Malik goes there for the money given his issues.

I would hope getting a taste of winning last year would make him think twice with going to a team where MPJ and Cam will essentially be taking turns jacking it up.

My buddy said it best…Malik seems like a golden retriever…he might not do whats best for him and may seem stupid sometimes, but also seems stupidly loyal.
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Re: Malik Beasley: Allegations of Gambling 

Post#349 » by theBigLip » Fri Sep 12, 2025 7:07 pm

the_l_train wrote:Not sure why I’m not taking Brooklyn seriously as a team for Beasley.

Makes total sense Malik goes there for the money given his issues.

I would hope getting a taste of winning last year would make him think twice with going to a team where MPJ and Cam will essentially be taking turns jacking it up.

My buddy said it best…Malik seems like a golden retriever…he might not do whats best for him and may seem stupid sometimes, but also seems stupidly loyal.


New York just signed Brogdon. I don’t think NY is going after Beasley.
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Re: Malik Beasley: Allegations of Gambling 

Post#350 » by the_l_train » Fri Sep 12, 2025 7:51 pm

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the_l_train wrote:Not sure why I’m not taking Brooklyn seriously as a team for Beasley.

Makes total sense Malik goes there for the money given his issues.

I would hope getting a taste of winning last year would make him think twice with going to a team where MPJ and Cam will essentially be taking turns jacking it up.

My buddy said it best…Malik seems like a golden retriever…he might not do whats best for him and may seem stupid sometimes, but also seems stupidly loyal.


New York just signed Brogdon. I don’t think NY is going after Beasley.


Right, I was talking Brooklyn as the threat now.

Had thought Shamet took the last Knicks spot, but they magically had room for Brogdon today. Wonder if a guy like Kolek could be had for cheap since he is now buried once again.
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Re: Malik Beasley: Allegations of Gambling 

Post#351 » by Snakebites » Fri Sep 12, 2025 8:33 pm

I'd be pretty surprised if Brooklyn swept in and offered Beasley a major contract.

They're not trying to compete this year- they were sellers this offseason, and they already have Cam Thomas and multiple young guards. It's not a natural fit.

Stranger things have happened, but yeah, I'd be surprised.

At this point I think our biggest "competition" is suspension, banning, or just nobody signing him.

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